Filing Discrimination Lawsuits in New York City
When people encounter discrimination in the workplace, they can enter mediation or negotiations with their employers to resolve their differences outside the courtroom. But if a reasonable settlement cannot be reached through amicable means, it then becomes necessary to file a discrimination lawsuit in New York City. A New York discrimination lawsuit gives our clients the legal means to recover monetary losses caused by unfair or discriminatory treatment on the job. This mistreatment can take many forms such as sexual harassment, discrimination based on race, and treatment based on other physical traits. We have years of experience mediating and litigating discrimination cases and can assist you in New York City harassment lawsuits or New York City sexual harassment lawsuits.
Reasons to file a discrimination lawsuit in New York City
Depending upon the circumstances of the case, a discrimination victim could suffer losses in a number of ways including the following:
- Unequal pay or compensation due to discriminatory employment practices
- Being denied a job despite qualifications because of age, race, or other personal trait
- Being forced to resign from a job because of unwanted sexual advances or a hostile work environment affecting job performance
- Wrongful termination or other retaliatory measure in response to a discrimination complaint or legal action filed by the victim
- Being passed over for raises or promotions primarily because of workplace discrimination
Successful litigation of New York discrimination lawsuits
Besides filing a New York City discrimination lawsuit in instances of general discrimination, such as based on age or race, we are also able to file a sexual harassment lawsuit in New York City to defend clients specifically impacted by sexual harassment. The courts consider all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the offensive conduct or unfair employment policies to determine if discrimination laws were broken.
For every harassment lawsuit in NYC we represent, we have the same goal: to achieve the best possible resolution for each client. In the case of harassment lawsuits in New York, we strive for favorable verdicts and fair settlement awards. To do this, we strategically apply federal, state and local harassment law in order to build the strongest possible discrimination lawsuits in New York. Whether you are looking to pursue a New York sexual harassment lawsuit or a harassment lawsuit in New York City for another type of harassment or discrimination, the law firm at The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C. can help you with our experience and personalized approach to each client.
Following are links to information about recent New York harassment lawsuits we successfully represented:
