Workplace discrimination can cause profound financial and emotional hurt, leading to extreme stress that affects your health and work performance. While it can be difficult to prove, workplace discrimination is illegal in Brooklyn.
A skilled workplace discrimination lawyer from B.K. Robinson Law, P.C. could help you hold your Brooklyn employer accountable. Our employer discrimination lawyers work tirelessly to help individuals preserve evidence to prove their workplace discrimination and recover all available damages.
Workplace discrimination comes in all shapes and sizes. It can encompass many types of behaviors in which employers or co-workers treat a person unfairly because of specific traits, including their race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information.
While some types of workplace discrimination are easy to spot, others can be more discreet and easily dismissed. Some of the most common workplace discriminations include the following.
If you are a Brooklyn employee with concerns about unfair treatment at work, trust your instincts and consult with an experienced workplace discrimination lawyer to learn your legal options.
While employees often recognize they are being discriminated against, they may feel powerless to prove it. Employers and supervisors are not likely to agree that their practices are discriminatory, and typically offer a range of explanations for their behavior. Holding these individuals responsible for their actions requires substantial evidence and an in-depth understanding of both federal and New York City workplace laws.
Employers are generally careful to avoid making discriminatory practices known. However, certain types of evidence can support an employee’s claims. An attorney generally recommends that you collect witness statements, payment documentation, performance reviews, and proof of education/work experience to use as evidence in your Brooklyn workplace discrimination case.
Statutes of limitations, or legal deadlines, are crucial in all elements of law, and workplace discrimination claims are no exception. The federal discrimination laws require employees to file a workplace discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, the New York State and the New York City Human Rights laws allow employees to file a complaint. Failure to file a claim within the statute of limitations can leave you with no legal recourse for pursuing compensation.
Discrimination in the workplace can take the joy out of a career you once loved. In many cases, it can limit your success and negatively affect your career path. If you are facing unfair treatment in your Brooklyn workplace, a workplace discrimination lawyer could help. Our attorneys are well-versed in the laws surrounding workplace discrimination and are dedicated to protecting your rights. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.