Long Island Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Workers of all professions in Long Island deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. When their employer discriminates against them, they can feel extremely hurt and isolated. Our attorneys at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, are here to fight for the dignity, justice and damages you deserve.

What Is Considered Discrimination In The Workplace?

Workplace discrimination is when an employer mistreats a worker or job applicant due to their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability. Here are a few examples of these types of discrimination:

• Age discrimination: An older employee is excluded from a project because their manager believes they are not “tech savvy.”
• Disability discrimination: A manager refusing to promote an employee exclusively because they have a learning difference.
• Family and Medical Leave Act Discrimination: An employee gets terminated for requesting to take medical leave.
• Gender discrimination: An employer pays men more than women because of an unconscious bias that men will work harder.
• LGBTQ+/sexual orientation discrimination: Co-workers or managers making derogatory or homophobic comments. An employer refusing to let an employee use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.
• Marital status discrimination: An employer refusing to hire or promote someone because of their marital status.
• Pregnancy discrimination: An employer refuses to provide accommodations to expectant mothers.
• Racial discrimination: A manager creating a hostile work environment through racist comments or actions.
• Ethnic/national origin discrimination: Co-workers making offensive stereotypes or showing offensive content that derides someone’s cultural heritage or national origin.
• Religious discrimination: An employer refusing time off for religious holidays or telling employees they can’t pray during their breaks.

Wrongful termination and workplace retaliation can also be considered forms of employment discrimination.

Why Hire A Long Island Employment Discrimination Attorney From Eisenberg & Baum, LLP?

Alongside our tenacity, compassion and dedication to our clients, here are a few things that make us stand out:

• An ability to personalize our strategy: We recognize that every situation is unique. That’s why during our initial consultation, we take the time to fully understand your story and determine the outcomes you would like to achieve. From there, we can tailor our approach to the specifics of your situation and lay the groundwork to pursue your goals.
• Extensive and experienced advocacy: We have been helping workers in Long Island fight discrimination for many years. We have seen a lot of different cases come through our door, and we lean on the experience we’ve obtained over the years to guide you through your case and make effective decisions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal employment laws: We have a deep and thorough understanding of New York and U.S. employment laws and put that knowledge to work for you.
• Dedicated and steadfast support: We understand how hard being discriminated against can be. Anytime you have questions or concerns, we are just an email or phone call away and will address them as soon as possible.

If you want to learn more about how we can help and what we can do for you, call us at 212-847-4999.

How Can You Report Discrimination In The Workplace In Long Island?

You can do so by taking the following steps:

1. Make and keep detailed records of discriminatory actions, including dates, times, witnesses and the specifics of the incident.
2. File a complaint with your workplace; make sure you follow your company’s reporting policies if they have one.
3. If filing a complaint with your employer doesn’t work, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the New York State Division of Human Rights.

We also encourage you to seek legal counsel. An experienced employment law lawyer in Long Island can help you uphold your rights and push back against discriminatory behavior or practices within your workplace.

Workers In Long Island Deserve To Feel Like They Belong

We work to provide for our families and have a sense of purpose, not to face mistreatment and discrimination by our managers, our colleagues or our company.

If you believe that you are dealing with workplace discrimination in Long Island, schedule a free consultation with us today. You can do so by completing our contact form or calling us at 212-847-4999.