New York Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Do you think your employer has subjected you to employment discrimination? If so, it is critical to understand why you should always protect your rights at the workplace. Discrimination violates state and federal laws and can take many insidious forms.

No one should have to endure a hostile work environment or lose out on opportunities because of their race, color, religion, gender, age, disability status, or other protected characteristics. If you find yourself in this situation, a New York employment discrimination lawyer with Morelli Law can be invaluable.

Our New York personal injury lawyers have earned over $1 billion for our clients. We understand the substantial economic and emotional toll discrimination takes. Let us give you a powerful voice and aggressive legal representation to stand up against injustice and seek the compensation you deserve.

You Have Rights. We’re Here to Defend Them

Filing an employment discrimination claim can get complex, especially if you are unsure if you are within your rights to take civil action. Our attorneys can review your case and identify whether you have grounds to file a claim, advise you of your employee rights and civil rights, and manage your case for you.

Our Legal Services Cover Your Entire Case

Our case management involves:

• Identifying the liable party for discrimination
• Gathering evidence to support your claims about how you or another coworker was wrongfully discriminated against
• Filling out paperwork your case requires and submitting it on your behalf
• Handling statements to interested parties, such as your employer, legal attorneys, and representatives of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Attending court hearings on your behalf and presenting your case
• Negotiating an out-of-court settlement if possible
• Handling legal disputes should they occur

Why Hire Morelli Law for Your Discrimination Case?

Proving workplace discrimination often requires extensive documentation, analysis of employment data, deposing witnesses, and leveraging an in-depth knowledge of state/federal statutes. This is where our experienced employment law attorneys excel:

• Meticulous investigations into discrimination claims
• Skilled negotiators and formidable litigators
• Extensive trial experience with maximum case results
• Compassionate client support and open communication

Holding employers accountable and recovering compensatory damages takes aggressive legal action. The New York discrimination lawyers at Morelli Law have the track record, resources, and commitment to justice you can rely on.

What Is Considered Employment Discrimination?

Employment discrimination refers to any unfair treatment or adverse actions taken against an employee or job applicant based on certain protected characteristics defined by law. Both federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and state/local laws in New York prohibit discrimination in the workplace on the basis of:

• Race or color
• National origin or ethnicity
• Religion
• Sex/Gender (including orientation or gender identity)
• Pregnancy
• Age (40 or older)
• Disability or genetic information
• Citizenship status
  

Additionally, military service members are protected from discrimination based on their military status.

Examples of Employment Discrimination

Discrimination in employment can take many different forms, including:

• Failing to hire or recruit an individual based on their protected class status
• Unfairly denying promotions or raises
• Terminating or laying off an employee unfairly
• Discriminatory practices when paying wages or compensation
• Subjecting an employee to harassment or a hostile work environment
• Denying workplace accommodations
• Retaliating against whistleblowers or those who file complaints

These discriminatory actions deprive hard-working individuals of equal opportunities based on unjust biases rather than their skills and job performance. Everyone deserves fair treatment under the law.

Types of Employment Discrimination Cases We Handle

At Morelli Law Firm, our New York employment law attorneys represent victims of discrimination in cases concerning:

• Race discrimination
• National origin/ethnicity discrimination
• Religious discrimination
• Sex/gender discrimination and sexual harassment
• Pregnancy discrimination
• Age discrimination against workers over 40
• Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate
• LGBTQ+ discrimination
• Equal pay violations
• Discrimination based on Familial Status
• Citizenship status discrimination
• Retaliation against whistleblowers

We understand the emotional and economic devastation caused by all types of discrimination, and we fight aggressively to uphold our clients’ rights in any of the following areas:

• Hiring/recruitment
• Promotions and raises
• Terminations and layoffs
• Lack of reasonable accommodation
• Hostile work environment
• Benefits discrimination

No matter the types of discrimination involved, we have the resources and expertise to properly evaluate and litigate your case.

Get Legal Help At No Upfront Cost To You

Our employment lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you will not be expected to pay for attorney’s fees unless we win your case. We will take our percentage of the settlement or judgment you receive if we win financial compensation for you. 

What Damages Can I Recover in a Discrimination Case?

While money cannot undo the humiliation and emotional damage caused by workplace discrimination, victims of employment discrimination may be able to recover significant compensation through legal action, such as:

• Back pay for lost wages/income
• Future pay for ongoing lost earnings
• Compensation for emotional distress/pain and suffering
• Punitive damages to punish malicious discrimination
• Employment attorney fees and legal costs

Additionally, lawsuits can result in court or agency orders requiring:

• Reinstatement of employment
• Issuing a promotion wrongly denied
• Policy changes and anti-discrimination training
• Posting legal notices about worker’s rights

Beyond the financial recovery, legal action serves the crucial role of holding discriminatory employers accountable while deterring future injustices.

When you’ve suffered losses due to discriminatory actions, an employment discrimination lawyer in New York can provide you with legal advice and fight for fair compensation.

Some Plaintiffs May Receive Punitive Damages

Victims of workplace discrimination could also receive punitive damages. These intend to punish employers for their discriminatory practices and discourage such practices from happening again.

Keep in mind that compensatory and punitive damages have legal caps on them, as the EEOC explains.

Our Team Can Help You Gather and Present Evidence for Your Case

It can be difficult to unmask your employer’s intentions. Remember, most employers will not readily accept your discrimination claims. To convince the judge that your employer’s actions victimize you, we will gather evidence to prove your case.

Examples of evidence we may collect on your behalf include:

• Recent job performance reports
• Witness statements, such as from other workers at your place of employment
• Expert witness statements
• Photographs and video footage that captured the discrimination
• Official business documentation that supports your claims

 Our New York employment discrimination attorneys encourage you to bring forward any information or evidence you may have as we build your case. We will keep you updated on your case’s progress.

We Can Review Your Case to Identify Whether Employer Discrimination Occurred

Do you think your employer mistreated you? One thing to note is that unfair treatment may not necessarily mean illegal discrimination. Your claim must fall under anti-discrimination state or federal laws for it to be unlawful discrimination, such as those under LAB § 201-D.

What Employment Discrimination Can Look Like

Some examples of employment discrimination include:

• An employer fires a pregnant woman to avoid giving her maternal leave.
• An employee is harassed because of their gender, race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or another protected class they’re in.
• An employee is denied a workplace change to accommodate their religion or disability.
• An employer asks improper questions about an employee’s medical or genetic information.
• An employer retaliates against an employee who filed a discrimination complaint.

These are general examples, but many discrimination cases are much more nuanced, which is why some plaintiffs may be hesitant to bring their cases forward. 

We understand employment discrimination laws in New York, so we offer free case reviews to help prospective clients understand their rights and legal options.

Being in a Protected Class Does Not Automatically Give You a Legal Advantage

Keep in mind that falling under a protected class category does not necessarily translate to winning a lawsuit. The challenging part is proving that the employer took discriminating actions against you.

As a complainant, it is on you to prove the employer’s intention of taking extreme actions against you is due to your protected status. Our legal team can help you build a case that establishes how your employer discriminated against you.

Contact a New York Employment Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation

Whether you faced discrimination in hiring, promotions, wrongful termination, or a hostile work environment, the experienced attorneys of Morelli Law Firm give you a powerful voice.

We fight tirelessly to protect your rights, prevent future injustices, and recover the maximum compensation you deserve. We offer free case evaluations so you can learn about your legal rights and options at no cost to you.

You don’t have to suffer in silence or accept unfair treatment – our New York employment discrimination lawyers can advocate for you. Contact Morelli Law today for a free, confidential consultation and take the first step toward making your voice heard.