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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws protect employees with disabilities from acts of discrimination and retaliation. Learn more about how to file an employment discrimination claim by contacting a skilled attorney today.

On November 16, 2024, the New York Clean Slate Act will take effect, which may eventually seal the criminal conviction records of over two million New Yorkers. However, it may take up to three additional years for New York to design the automatic sealing process. In part, the Act intends to ensure that those with…

In New York, federal, state, and city laws shield employees from age discrimination in the workplace. If your employer has denied you a promotion in favor of a younger and less qualified candidate, discuss your options with an employment lawyer today.

Federal, state, and city laws make disability discrimination by employers against the law. Contact a skilled New York employment law attorney to learn more about your legal rights and options.

New York workers are entitled to receive at least an hourly minimum wage. If you were terminated or retaliated against for making a minimum wage or an overtime claim, you have options. Contact an employment law attorney today to learn more.

If you have experienced wage theft, such as unpaid overtime, illegal deductions, or minimum wage violations, you have options for pursuing legal recourse. Discuss your situation with a highly qualified and understanding New York employment law attorney today.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule which will allow millions of additional workers to be eligible for overtime pay beginning on July 1, 2024.

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is unlawful. If you experience sudden changes in treatment or experience discrimination at work because of your pregnancy, you have legal rights and options. Talk to a trusted New York employment lawyer today to learn more.

As you work with your New York employment law attorney to prepare a compelling employment discrimination claim, you will need to provide careful documentation, detailed records, and other types of evidence to support your case.

If you are considering reporting unlawful business practices you’ve seen, talk to a New York employment lawyer to better understand your whistleblower rights and your rights under any confidentiality agreement.