New York Discrimination Lawyers

Fighting For Those Who Are Experiencing Discrimination in The Workplace 

In the state of New York, there are numerous laws protecting your rights as an employee. Nevertheless, every year, countless New York employees are discriminated against on the job, leading to a hostile work environment where they are more likely to feel marginalized and powerless. This is unacceptable. 

At Valiant Law, we want to help make sure that your rights are protected at your place of employment. Our New York workplace discrimination lawyers have represented many clients throughout New York and have the understanding to fight for employees statewide. We represent workers who have been discriminated against in Westchester County, Bronx County, Queens County, Kings County, Manhattan, and beyond, so don’t hesitate to reach out for your free, no-obligation case evaluation right away. 

If you feel that you are being discriminated against at work, contact our New York discrimination attorneys online or give us a call at (914) 350-3710 . We offer free consultations to all potential clients!

Types of Discrimination Employees Are Protected Against 

In the state of New York, federal, state, and local laws forbid workplace discrimination on the basis of “protected categories.” Discrimination at work occurs when workers are unfairly treated or harassed by their employer, colleagues, and/or others on the job site. On-the-job discrimination often manifests in matters concerning hiring, firing, job assignments, pay, promotions, compensation, and forced retirement. Discrimination can also lead to a hostile work environment.

You can be discriminated against based on the following factors:

• Age: Whether you are being pushed out of your position due to age or have been declined employment altogether, we can help protect your rights.
• Disability: Permanent and temporary disabilities should be reasonably accommodated at work. This also includes a complicated pregnancy, which can be categorized as a disability.
• Race and ethnicity: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from race-related and ethnicity-related discrimination.
• Religion: The ability to practice your religion freely is what built this country, which is why we aim to protect that right.
• Sex and gender: In the United States, unfortunately, women are often harassed within the workplace setting, leading to a hostile and unsafe work environment. People who identify outside of the traditionally accepted gender binary may be targeted as well.
• Sexual preference: In the state of New York, LGBT+ employees are given certain protections from discrimination that should be provided by their employer.

Other protected classes include: 

• Color
• Credit history
• Immigration or citizenship status
• Marital status and partnership status
• Military or veteran status
• National origin
• Past criminal convictions
• Pregnancy
• Salary history
• Sexual and reproductive health decisions

If you believe you may have grounds for a workplace discrimination claim, feel free to contact our New York office today for a free initial consultation. We will help you determine your legal rights and options. 

What Proof Do I Need in a Discrimination Case?

Some common types of evidence that may be useful in a discrimination case include:

• Direct Evidence: This is clear, explicit evidence that shows discriminatory intent, such as written or verbal statements from an employer that reflect bias or prejudice. For example, an email from a supervisor stating they do not want to hire older employees could serve as direct evidence of age discrimination.
• Circumstantial Evidence: In many cases, there may not be direct evidence of discrimination. Circumstantial evidence demonstrates that the employer’s actions were motivated by bias. This can include behavior patterns, such as consistently hiring younger employees over older, more qualified candidates or failing to promote women while promoting less qualified men. Circumstantial evidence can also involve comparing how the employer treated employees from different protected classes.
• Disparate Treatment: One common form of circumstantial evidence is showing that employees in similar positions were treated differently. If employees of a different race, gender, or other protected category were given promotions, raises, or favorable assignments while you were overlooked or mistreated, this could be evidence of discrimination.
• Testimony from Witnesses: Colleagues, supervisors, or others who have witnessed discriminatory behavior can provide valuable testimony. Their statements can corroborate your claims and strengthen your case.
• Documents and Records: Emails, performance reviews, written warnings, pay stubs, and other employment records can be useful in establishing a pattern of discriminatory behavior. For example, documentation showing that employees of one gender consistently received higher performance reviews despite comparable work can serve as evidence of gender discrimination.
• Statistical Evidence: In some cases, patterns of discrimination may be revealed through statistical data. This can include evidence that certain groups of employees are consistently underrepresented in promotions or that there is a significant pay gap between employees of different races, genders, or other protected characteristics.

Contact Our Discrimination Attorney in New York Today

Ready to get started on your claim? Or do you have questions? At Valiant Law, we are happy to provide legal advice and counsel during a free and confidential case evaluation, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to learn more about how to proceed with your employment law case. 

To find out what your options are when it comes to workplace discrimination in New York, please give our New York discrimination lawyers a call at (914) 350-3710  or contact us online.