Bronx Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Discrimination at the workplace is illegal and you can seek compensation for it through a Bronx personal injury lawyer. Employers are supposed to protect their workers from discriminatory acts. Discrimination can make people feel excluded and humiliated. It can also be dangerous for your health and income. That’s why Bronx personal injury lawyers take these cases.

Speak with our employment discrimination lawyers in the Bronx to learn whether your experience was illegal. Local, city, and federal laws protect you against discrimination. We’ll help you enforce them and get compensation for what you’ve experienced.

Discrimination Cases We Take at Morelli Law

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces discrimination law on a federal level and lists many forms of workplace discrimination. Discrimination is illegal against certain protected classes defined in law. Not every negative encounter in the workplace meets the level of illegal discrimination, but our lawyers can tell you if yours did.

Some unlawful reasons for discrimination include:

• Age
• Gender
• Race, nationality, or origin
• Family responsibilities
• Pregnancy
• Sexual orientation
• Religious beliefs
• Political affiliation

These are not a complete list, and New York may protect more classes depending on current law. The best way to find out whether your experience broke the law is to reach out to a qualified Bronx employment discrimination lawyer for advice.

Also, we can protect you against retaliation for opposing discrimination in the workplace. If you’ve been demoted, fired, or transferred because you tried to protect someone else from discrimination, speak with us.

Retaliation and Employment Discrimination

An employer may take actions against you if you raise a discrimination complaint or participate in one. This is called retaliation, and it is illegal. If they retaliate, they have violated your rights and you may be owed compensation.

According to the New York Department of Labor, actions that could be considered retaliation include, but aren’t limited to:

• Dismissal from employment
• Cut in work hours
• Reschedule for less desired hours
• Reassign to less desired work location
• Cut in pay
• Disciplinary action
• More intensive or critical supervision
• Demotion or transfer
• Withdrawal of previously allowed privileges
• Assignment to more difficult duties
• Demanding increased production
• Threatening these actions
• Threatening to sue you, report you to the police, or report you to immigration authorities

Employers may try to disguise their retaliatory actions by blaming you for other things unrelated to your complaint, but don’t be fooled. If you’ve experienced actions like these and you’re unsure if it may be retaliatory or discriminatory, speak with us.

Discrimination Lawsuits Work Together With Enforcement Actions

Employment discrimination is a crime, so the first place to turn to is the government agencies that have jurisdiction over your employer. They will investigate what happened and, if they find discrimination, they will punish your employer. During the investigation, we can protect you from retaliation and collect evidence that could help your case.

If the remedy is not enough, you may be able to proceed with a private lawsuit for additional damages. The agencies involved in the investigation must also approve these lawsuits, so it’s vital that you have a Bronx employment discrimination lawyer on your side to argue your case for you.

If you have evidence of your discrimination, like documents or communications with the abuser, bring it with you to your consultation. We can share that information with the agencies to help them with the investigation. These cases can get very complex and proving discrimination can be hard, but it can be done and we’ve done it successfully many times.

Our History of Employment Discrimination Results

Winning a discrimination case in this borough almost always requires the help of a Bronx employment discrimination lawyer. We go above and beyond for our clients to help them get the most money possible from their claims. Some of our most successful cases include:

• $1.8 million for four men who worked for a large bank and became the victims of a workplace bullying campaign against them
• $1.35 million for a professional man working as in-house counsel at a company after he was fired for complaining internally about SOX violations
• $800,000 for a woman working in the fashion industry who sued for discrimination based on her pregnancy (she was able to record a conversation with her boss)

You need a lawyer that understands what you’re facing, knows the complex laws around employment discrimination cases, and the skill to bring you the results you deserve. If we find you have a valid employment discrimination claim, we will fight hard to prove it to the regulators and get you financial compensation.

Compensation in Employment Discrimination Cases

Discrimination isn’t a case of hurt feelings. It causes economic harm and makes victims suffer. You deserve compensation for every way your experience has harmed you. This includes:

• Loss of income, salary increases, and bonuses
• Costs of increased insurance premiums
• Backpay
• Loss of other employee benefits
• Damage to your reputation
• Loss of support, guidance, and advice
• Emotional distress
• Inconvenience
• Pain and suffering

To know how much you can sue for discrimination, contact Morelli Law to speak with our employment discrimination lawyers in the Bronx.

Could I Get Punitive Damages?

It’s possible to receive punitive damages for employment discrimination cases, but these must be awarded by a judge. They do this to punish employers who go above and beyond the usual levels of discrimination. If awarded, you will receive extra money as a punishment to the defendant. This money is intended to deter employers from discriminating against other employees in the future.

Speak With an Employment Discrimination Lawyer in the Bronx Now

You do not need to tolerate employment discrimination. The law is on your side. Take legal action now against those who break the law and get financial compensation. Start by calling Morelli Law now to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation. We’ll explain your rights and help you reach out to regulators who can help you enforce your rights and punish those who harmed you.