Jury Agrees Use of N-Word by Black Employer Creates Hostile Work Environment for Black Employee. ALEX GRANOVSKY APPEARS ON DEALIN’ STRAIGHT RADIO SHOW Brandi Johnson, a 38 year old black woman from New York, was recently awarded a $280,000 verdict in her hostile work environment claim which was heard in
What are the required forms for new hires in New York? If you are an employer in New York, there are several forms that you should have each of your new hires fill out under New York and federal law. The following post sets forth the required forms for new
Do I need an employment lawyer? Our experienced New York Employment Lawyers get calls all the time for people who are not sure whether they need an employment lawyer. You cannot bring an action just because you think it was “unfair” to terminate your employment. There is no such thing
There are many reasons to consult and hire a NY Employment Lawyer. You may have been fired on the basis of your age, race, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Similarly, it is possible that you encounter resistance when trying to take family leave time. It could be an explicit message
This post is probably more for the lawyers out there who are curious about employment discrimination lawsuits, but below is a (relatively) simple breakdown of how these cases are analyzed. Most employment discrimination cases are analyzed by what is called a McDonnell Douglas burden shifting framework. Under this burden shifting
