New York City Sexual Orientation Discrimination Attorneys

Discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee based on the sexual orientation or the perceived sexual orientation of the employee.

According to the skilled sexual orientation discrimination lawyers in New York City at Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C., anyone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or heterosexual can be a victim of sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace. For the victim, the shame and emotional toll can be traumatic. Unfortunately, many of these cases go unreported and victims are either forced to leave their jobs in disgrace or, worse yet, are unfairly terminated.

In the past, gay and lesbian employees have found little in the law to protect them from workplace discrimination and harassment. Today, however, that is beginning to change as a growing number of lawyers are defending these victims and pressuring employers to take responsibility for providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Laws prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination

The Office of Personnel Management issued Executive Order 13087 in May 1998 prohibiting discrimination based upon sexual orientation within the Executive Branch civilian employment of the federal government. The order effectively added sexual orientation to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and age as a category under which discrimination is prohibited. Specifically, the order provides that the sexual orientation of an individual should not be the basis for the denial of a job or a promotion.

Furthermore, state and city laws prohibit discrimination against an employee based on his or her sexual orientation. Anyone who thinks they have been discriminated against based on sexual orientation should consult a New York City sexual orientation discrimination lawyer to discuss the specific facts of his or her case.

 Victims of sexual orientation discrimination can take legal action

If you are a victim of sexual orientation discrimination, you may take immediate action by sharing your issues with a lawyer. The New York City sexual orientation discrimination lawyers at the Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C., take discrimination violations seriously. Many of the firm's legal cases involve claims and lawsuits that seek damages for sexual harassment and discrimination. Oftentimes, firm attorneys can resolve discrimination disputes through mediation, negotiation, or litigation.

 Contact us

Do not be the victim of sexual orientation discrimination. Our experienced sexual orientation discrimination attorneys in New York City are ready to fight for and protect your rights. Our goal is to get the best possible results for you. If you have  questions about sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace or would like to speak with us regarding your case, please feel free to contact Mr. Derek T. Smith, Esq. personally at the NYC labor law firm of The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C. by calling  toll-free 1-877-4NYLAWS today.