Have you recently returned from medical leave, only to be hit with write-ups for minor issues? Or maybe you spoke up about being treated unfairly at work—due to your race, age, gender, pregnancy, or disability—and now your job has mysteriously been “eliminated for budget reasons.” Unfortunately, this kind of retaliation is all too common, especially in large companies.
What Retaliation Can Look Like at Work
Let’s break down a typical scenario:
- You work for a large corporation.
- You take time off for medical, family, or pregnancy-related reasons.
- You return to work and receive a disciplinary write-up for something small.
- You speak up—and suddenly, more write-ups follow.
- Eventually, you’re terminated.
Or maybe you report discrimination, and weeks later, your position is cut, you’re laid off, or you’re fired without a clear explanation.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you may have legal options under New York employment law.
Discrimination and Retaliation Are Against the Law in New York
Under New York State Human Rights Law, as well as federal laws enforced by the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), it’s illegal for employers to retaliate against workers for:
- Taking protected medical or family leave
- Reporting discrimination or harassment
- Requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability or pregnancy
- Participating in an investigation or legal claim
It’s also unlawful to treat employees unfairly based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or religion.
Even though employment laws often seem to favor employers, discrimination and retaliation are still illegal. You do have rights.
Why You Need an Experienced New York Employment Attorney
The world of employment law can be confusing—and unfortunately, full of legal traps for employees. Large companies often hire aggressive law firms to protect their interests, which means you need an advocate who knows how to fight back.
At our firm, we’ve handled cases across all levels:
- New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR)
- EEOC
- New York State and Federal Courts
We’ve gone head-to-head with some of the biggest law firms in the country—and won. Employers won’t take your claim seriously unless your attorneys are experienced, knowledgeable, and ready to take your case all the way to trial if necessary.
Speak With a New York Employment Lawyer—for Free
You likely have a lot of questions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ignored, or unsure what to do next, we’re here to help. Call us for a free consultation. You’ll speak directly with an experienced employment attorney—not a paralegal or assistant.
You deserve real answers, and more importantly, you deserve justice.
