It is your legal right to be treated fairly at your place of work. If your employer has discriminated against you because of your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, sex, or disability, you should immediately contact an experienced attorney who can assess the details of your situation and help you determine the best path forward. If you and your attorney believe that you have a valid claim, you can file an official complaint and discuss your options for holding your employer legally and financially responsible for their discriminatory practices.
Identifying Discriminatory Actions
Although some acts of discrimination may be simple to identify, such as an employer firing a woman for becoming pregnant, there are many subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. For instance, if you believe you were passed over for a promotion because of your age, race, sexual orientation, or other aspect of your identity, you will likely need to consult with an attorney to discuss how to support your claim. Was the promotion given to a less-experienced colleague? Does your employer have a pattern of failing to promote members of historically underrepresented groups? As soon as you suspect that you’ve been the target of workplace discrimination, it’s a good idea to contact a skilled attorney who can assess your situation and, if there is a case to be made, how best to proceed.
Filing a Discrimination Complaint
The state of New York actively encourages those who believe they were victims of workplace discrimination to file an official complaint. Depending on your employer, you’ll be directed to send your complaint to a specific entity for review. While you may prepare a complaint on your own, it’s highly advisable to consult an attorney to ensure that your complaint is prepared accurately and fulfills all of the necessary requirements. In general, the more details you can include in your complaint to support your discrimination claim, the more likely it will be that your complaint will be successful.
Next Steps
Experiencing an act of discrimination from your employer can be devastating and emotionally overwhelming. It’s natural to feel frustrated, angry, and concerned about your future. That’s why reaching out to an experienced and compassionate New York employment discrimination attorney can be particularly helpful—by sharing your experience with someone else, you can feel less alone. Together, you and your attorney can sort through the nuances of the situation and decide what steps to take to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.
Think you’ve been the victim of an act of employment discrimination in New York state? Call the dedicated and trusted legal team at Gash & Associates at (914) 328-8800 to arrange your free consultation today.
