Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
Discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation is prohibited under both state and federal law. Long Island employees have access to some of the strongest protections in the nation.
34 articles from 2024–2026 · 34 current · 0 reviewed case notes · by Jason Tenenbaum
Current articles
Articles the firm treats as current: published since 2024, or older and re-checked against today's law. Most recently published or reviewed first.
- Can I See My Personnel File in New York? New Law Says Yes Sep 13, 2026
Labor Law § 210-b, signed September 9, 2026, takes effect November 8. New York employees get a free copy of their personnel file in five business days.
- Construction Shift Cancelled? NY's New Reporting Pay Law Sep 14, 2026
New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act, signed September 9, 2026: four hours' pay if you report and get sent home, two hours if a shift is cancelled late.
- Disability, Accommodation & FMLA Rights for New York School Employees Aug 16, 2026
Teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff have accommodation and leave rights most districts quietly mishandle — including the FMLA's special rules.
- New York School District Discrimination Lawyer for Educators Jun 22, 2026
NY public-school employees can bring §1983 constitutional claims private workers can't. A guide to discrimination and retaliation cases against districts.
- NY School District Notice of Claim: 3-Month Deadline Jun 29, 2026
You may have only three months — not years — to act against a NY school district.
- AI Hiring Discrimination in New York: Your Legal Rights Jul 8, 2026
New York employers increasingly use AI tools to screen job applicants. Learn how automated hiring bias could violate your rights under NYC and NY State law.
- EEOC Harassment Guidance Rescinded: Why New York's Protections Didn't Shrink With It Jun 15, 2026
The EEOC voted 2-1 on January 22, 2026 to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance. NYSHRL and NYC protections are unchanged — what Long Island workers should know.
- Despido Injustificado en Nueva York: Sus Derechos Jun 11, 2026
¿Lo despidieron injustamente en Nueva York? Conozca las excepciones al empleo a voluntad, qué despidos son ilegales, qué pruebas guardar y los plazos para reclamar.
- Represalias Laborales en Nueva York: Cómo Defenderse Jun 11, 2026
¿Lo castigaron en el trabajo por quejarse o reclamar sus derechos?
- Cómo presentar una demanda contra su empleador May 12, 2024
Guía completa para presentar una demanda laboral contra su empleador en Long Island y Nueva York. Conozca sus derechos, los plazos legales y los pasos a seguir.
- ¿Cuánto tiempo dura una demanda laboral? May 12, 2024
Descubra cuánto tiempo puede durar una demanda laboral en Nueva York, desde la presentación inicial hasta la resolución final, con factores que afectan los plazos.
- New York Employment Law Changes 2026: What Workers and Employers Need to Know About EEOC Developments May 4, 2026
Comprehensive guide to major New York employment law changes in 2026, including EEOC enforcement shifts, wage increases, leave expansions, and new.
- Artificial Intelligence Employment Discrimination: How AI Hiring Tools Create EEOC Compliance Risks in 2026 Apr 27, 2026
AI-powered hiring algorithms can perpetuate employment discrimination.
- EEOC Targets Women-Only Workplace Events: What NY Employers Need to Know Apr 6, 2026
The EEOC's lawsuit against Coca-Cola over women-only networking events signals a major shift in workplace discrimination enforcement.
- Disability Rights and Legal Protections for Workers Dec 13, 2024
ADA and NY State law protect Long Island workers with disabilities — legal options, accommodation rights, and how to file a disability claim.
- DEI as a False Claims Act Trap: IBM's $17M Settlement and What It Means for New York Federal Contractors May 12, 2026
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative and the April 2026 IBM settlement turned diversity program risk from an EEOC matter into a federal.
- The Two-Front War: How New York Employers Got Caught Between Trump's EEOC and Albany's Pro-Worker Backlash May 12, 2026
New York employers in 2026 face a structural conflict: the Trump EEOC is treating DEI programs as unlawful discrimination while Albany has codified.
- Workplace Culture, Bystander Intervention, and Discrimination Liability — The 2026 Legal Framework Dec 12, 2024
Bystander intervention has moved from HR-training buzzword to a documented anti-retaliation lane under both Title VII and the expanded New York State.
- NYC Paid $117M in Police Misconduct Settlements in 2025 Mar 2, 2026
NYC paid $117M to settle 1,044 police misconduct lawsuits in 2025. Learn your rights and how to file a claim.
- Can You Sue Your Employer for an Unpaid Bonus? Apr 1, 2025
Learn when you can sue your employer for unpaid bonuses in New York.
- Hostile Work Environments in NY: What You Must Know Dec 18, 2024
Learn about NY strict liability standards for workplace harassment, key court decisions, and legal solutions for hostile work environments.
- The EEOC's War on DEI: A Complete Timeline of Reverse Discrimination Enforcement (2024-2026) Mar 20, 2026
The EEOC just settled its first major reverse discrimination case against Planned Parenthood.
- Long Island Workplace Bias: Are You Breaking the Law? Jul 29, 2025
Learn about Long Island workplace bias laws, discrimination protections, and employer legal duties.
- Workplace Bias: Is Your Company’s Policy Just Words? Jul 14, 2025
Learn how to identify workplace discrimination, understand your company's anti-harassment policies, and take the right legal steps to protect your rights as an employee.
- How Long Does an Employment Lawsuit Take? Mar 18, 2025
How long does an employment lawsuit take in New York? Get a realistic timeline from filing through trial — plus what affects speed.
- What is the PUMP Act? Mar 25, 2025
Comprehensive guide to the PUMP Act: key provisions, employer compliance requirements, and workplace protections for nursing mothers under federal law.
- Recognizing Covert Harassment at Work Feb 18, 2025
Expert advice about workplace covert harassment: types, legal protections, and practical steps to address hidden mistreatment at work.
- Pregnancy Discrimination: Rights, Risks, and Realities Jan 28, 2025
Explore pregnancy discrimination laws, landmark cases, and employer duties.
- NY Wage and Hour Laws Feb 28, 2025
New York wage and hour law updates: 2025 minimum wage changes, compliance strategies, and avoiding costly violations.
- How to File a Lawsuit Against Your Employer Feb 21, 2025
Learn how to file a lawsuit against your employer with steps on rights, evidence, and legal help from expert attorneys.
- Trump EEOC Executive Orders and Employment Law Jan 23, 2025
New executive orders transform EEOC compliance, eliminating federal DEI programs and contractor requirements in 2025.
- Are You a Target of Age Discrimination? Jan 20, 2025
Learn about age discrimination on Long Island: legal protections, warning signs, and steps to fight workplace discrimination. Get help today.
- Workplace Discrimination: Scars on Minds, Careers, and Lives Dec 27, 2024
Explore how workplace discrimination manifests and impacts mental health, from legal protections to recovery strategies.
- Workplace Harassment: The Hidden Costs to Employee Retention Dec 16, 2024
Understand how workplace harassment drives employee turnover. Learn the legal protections, costs to companies, and steps to create safer work environments.