New York City Employment Discrimination Lawyer

New York City: Protecting worker rights

The Civil Rights Act, and other laws, prohibit discrimination against people based on their race, color or sexual orientation. Discrimination in employment is prohibited.

• Hiring and firing
• Compensation, assignment, and classification of employees
• Transfer, promotion, layoff or recall
• Advertisement for jobs
• Recruitment;
• Testing;
• Company facilities available for use
• Apprenticeship and training programs
• Fringe benefits;
• You can get pay, disability, or retirement benefits.
• Additional terms and conditions may apply.

The NYC employment discrimination lawyers at Mansell Law can help you if you've been victim to workplace discrimination. We are familiar with the law and procedures for redressing any wrong done to you. This includes undoing a wrongful firing or other employment action, and recovering financial compensation for all legal damages.

What laws protect New Yorkers from employment discrimination?

These are the main federal laws that protect employees against discrimination:

Title VII Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees based upon race, color or religion.

The Age Discrimination Act in Employment (ADEA) protects workers over 40.

Americans with Disabilities Act - Protects qualified persons with a disability against workplace discrimination; requires reasonable accommodation for disabilities

Pregnancy Discrimination Act - This prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. It also applies to treating female applicants or employees unfavorably because they are pregnant, have had a child, or have a related medical condition.

Equal Pay Act requires that men in the same workplace receive equal pay for equal work in equal or substantially equivalent jobs. All forms of pay are covered. Employers cannot lower the pay to any group in order to comply with this law.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Bill (GINA) prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in relation to employment and health insurance.

New York City, New York State also have strong anti-discrimination laws.

New York City Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the job based upon age, alienage, citizenship status, color or gender.

New York State Human Rights Law Protected classes include gender identity or expression and age, creed or disability, domestic violence victim, gender identity or expression, marital status, military standing, national origin, predisposing genes, pregnancy-related conditions, prior arrest record, conviction record, race/color, sexual orientation, or retaliation against unlawful discriminatory practices.

Where can I file my discrimination claim?

You can file a discrimination case with the New York City Human Rights Commission or the New York State Division of Human Rights. Different laws cover different types and sizes of discrimination. They also have different rules about how long it takes to file a claim and what you should do. Mansell Law is the best place to start your case. Our New York employment lawyers can help you choose the right agency to file your complaint or charge.

You have the right of suing your employer if the government agency fails to resolve your issue or decides not to take action against you. The court can order reinstatement and back pay plus interest and front pay in place of reinstatement. You may also be awarded other damages. If necessary, we will represent you in court before the relevant agency or in federal courts to protect your rights.

Our New York City Employment Discrimination Lawyers are Ready to Serve You

A New York employment lawyer can help you if you have been discriminated against because of your employment. Call Mansell Law in New York City at 646-921-8900 to receive a free consultation about your claim.