While internships have traditionally been viewed a great way to get a foot in the door for sought-after jobs, a recent court ruling is making many question the practice. New York federal district judge, Kevin Castel, dismissed a case from an unpaid intern claiming sexual harassment against her employer. The court ruled that the intern was not an employee, and was therefore not protected under New Continue Reading...
New York State Human Rights Law
New York stands firm against employment discrimination across the state, and in 1945 it was the first state to enact a Human Rights Law. New York State’s Human Rights Law is a strong piece of legislation addressing discrimination in employment, education, housing, access to public accommodations and credit. The NYSHRL also provides protection to employees against harassment and retaliation. The Continue Reading...
New York Department of Labor Audits – Why They are Happening and What You Can Do
The New York Department of Labor is auditing more and more businesses and issuing fines that can hurt a company’s bottom line. Much like no citizen wants to be audited by the IRS, no employer wants to be on the receiving end of a Dept. of Labor audit. When running a business, most owners think it is just easier to pay the fines and go on with life. That, however, may not be the best plan of Continue Reading...
Doctor Awarded $7M in Gender Discrimination Settlement
Gender discrimination is no small slight, but rather just as significant as any other workplace discrimination or harassment. While we would like to think that gender discrimination is a product of the past, too often we are reminded that it still occurs each and every day across the United States. The case of Warfield versus Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is a great example to Continue Reading...
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation To Be Protected by Federal Law
LGBT Communities Applaud Senate Committee’s Action on Employment Anti-Discrimination Law The United States Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committee approved an enhanced version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which will prevent employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Continue Reading...
Sexual Harassment Law Case Study: Fired For Being “Too Attractive”
Dentist Case Raises Questions in Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Law Sometimes even the most apparent cases of sexual discrimination and sexual harassment aren’t as obvious as they seem. It is for this reason that it is in your best interest to seek the guidance and support of legal counsel if you have suffered sexual discrimination or sexual harassment. One such case that has raised Continue Reading...
Internet or ‘Cyber’ Harassment Laws
With overflowing social media profiles, infinite online sharing platforms, and the ever-expanding capabilities of mobile devices, it’s no wonder that employment lawyers in New York are seeing more and more claims of cyber-sexual harassment. So what really defines ‘cyber’ sexual harassment? Essentially, cyber-sexual harassment laws and violations are no different than traditional forms of sexual Continue Reading...
Discrimination Lawsuit: Proskauer Rose LLP Reaches Settlement
Former Chief Financial Officer of Proskauer Rose LLP, Elly Rosenthal, has finally reached a settlement agreement with the New York firm in a discrimination lawsuit which was filed in October of 2011. Rosenthal alleged age, sex, and disability bias in her discrimination suit against Proskauer Rose, seeking $10M in damages. To the relief of both parties involved and after months of litigation, this Continue Reading...
High Profile NYC Sexual Harassment Cases
Sexual Harassment Cases In The News New York Parks Supervisors Allegedly Used a Stripper Pole Two NY Parks Department supervisors were recently placed on suspension in response to allegations of sexual harassment against their female subordinates. The women have accused the supervisors of sexual harassment via suggestive texts and inappropriate physical contact. The more lurid details include Continue Reading...
New York Attorney General Pressures NFL on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Discrimination is a widespread issue that plagues personal interactions, employment opportunities, and workplace conduct. It comes in the form of gender discrimination, age discrimination, and even discrimination against sexual orientation. Lately, it has become increasingly clear that this legal issue is not going away. Eric Schneiderman, Attorney General for the State of New York, has recently Continue Reading...