If you’re wondering whether you have an employment discrimination case in New York—and whether our law firm can help—you’re in the right place.
Below, we’ll walk you through what makes a strong employment discrimination claim under New York and federal law, the types of cases we typically accept, and the kind of people we help.
What We Look for in a Strong Employment Discrimination Case
To determine whether we can take your case, we usually look at three key factors:
1. Are You Still Employed, or Were You Fired or Forced to Quit?
This matters because one of the biggest drivers of damages in employment discrimination lawsuits is economic loss—mainly lost wages and benefits.
- If you’re still working for the employer you’re having issues with, you may not have suffered significant financial harm yet.
- In New York, as in most places, the law requires actual damages to support a claim. If you’re still employed, your best step is usually to follow internal HR procedures to report the issue.
- If you’re later terminated or forced to resign, reach out to us again. At that point, we may be able to take legal action.
2. Do You Have Proof of Discrimination?
Not all unfair treatment at work is illegal. To move forward with a case, we need clear evidence that you were treated differently because of a protected characteristic, such as:
- Race or ethnicity
- Gender or sexual orientation
- Pregnancy or parental status
- Disability or medical condition
- Age (40 and over)
- Religion
We see many cases where someone was fired or demoted, but the available evidence points to poor performance or workplace conflicts—not discrimination. New York employment laws do provide protections, but the burden is on you (the employee) to prove that the employer acted with discriminatory intent.
3. What Kind of Damages Have You Suffered?
To justify filing a case, we look at how the discrimination has affected you—especially financially.
- If you were fired but quickly found a new job, your economic damages (like lost wages or benefits) may be limited.
- However, there are exceptions. For example, if you worked for a New York State or City agency and lost access to a pension or other long-term benefits due to discrimination, you could still have a strong case—even if you’re now re-employed.
We want to make sure that your potential claim is worth the time, expense, and emotional effort that comes with pursuing a legal case.
When Should You Contact an Employment Lawyer?
We’re happy to speak with you if:
- You’re no longer employed (either fired or forced to resign), and
- You believe you were let go due to a protected characteristic, and
- You’ve suffered significant damages—especially financial loss.
If all three apply, there’s a good chance we can help.
Based in New York and Think You Have a Case?
If this sounds like your situation, we’d be happy to review your potential claim. You can contact us directly through this page or give us a call. We serve clients throughout New York State and are here to help you understand your rights.
Thank you for considering us.