A multitude of federal, state and local statutes mandate that employers and other institutions provide equal access and equal protection to all. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.
If you feel you are being singled out at work and treated unfairly because of your age, race, national origin, gender, religion, pregnancy, disability or medical condition, you may be a victim of workplace discrimination.
At the law firm of Xue & Associates, P.C., we advocate aggressively on behalf of individuals who are victims of workplace discrimination. This can take many different forms. It may be blatant — comments, jokes or unfair demands — or more subtle.
From receiving unequal pay and unequal benefits to being overlooked for a position because of your gender, race, national origin, age, disability or religious affiliation, many such discriminatory actions may occur in the workplace.
We also defend businesses in discrimination cases. Our firm also represents businesses that face accusations of discrimination from an employee or group of employees. Because we represent clients on both sides of this issue, we have a complete understanding of the legal strategies that are most effective and how to find the weaknesses in the opposition's case.
To prove illegal discrimination, we must prove that you suffered an "adverse employment action" because of your membership in a "protected class" of people. An "adverse employment action" may include wrongful termination, failure to hire, failure to promote, unequal wages and failure to properly train you for the work you do.
Sexual Harassment Attorney
Victims of sexual harassment, meanwhile, may be subjected to inappropriate comments, unwelcome physical contact or sexual propositions. Our lawyers have a thorough understanding of the laws in this area and can aggressively represent an employee who has been the victim of sexual harassment, or defend an employer that has been named in a sexual harassment lawsuit.
Employers can be held liable for their employees' sexually harassing behavior. We work diligently to prevent litigation by counseling clients after a claim has been filed. While most cases settle before trial, we also have engaged in forceful litigation in state and federal courts.
The actions or workplace conditions that constitute sexual harassment and other discrimination are extremely nuanced. Our experienced New York City workplace discrimination attorneys can review the facts of your case to determine if your rights were violated and what legal action may be taken.
Our Legal Team Can Review Your Case
If you have registered a complaint with your employer and you feel the situation has not been fixed, the next step in protecting your rights is usually to file an official charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Our lawyers can help you file this charge and be your advocate during the investigation that follows.
Sometimes, it may be possible for us to immediately file your case in state court. Contact us today, as you have a very limited window of time to file a formal complaint for workplace discrimination.
We can review the facts of your case and recommend the best steps to take next. Call 212-219-2275 or email us to schedule an appointment. We generally take discrimination and sexual harassment (employee) cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless we obtain a recovery for you.
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