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What Are the Remedies for Employment Discrimination?

If your employer has discriminated against you in violation of New York or federal law, you are entitled to remedies for your employer’s violation. Laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the New York State Human Rights Law (SHRL) all entitle employees to remedies for discrimination in the workplace. But, what specific remedies can (and should) you seek?

When Is It Time to Hire an Employment Lawyer?

As an employee, it can be difficult to know when you should consider taking legal action against your employer. If you believe that you have been treated unfairly, you don’t want to make your situation worse, but you also don’t want to let the issue go. So, when is it time to hire an employment lawyer?

10 Important Factors to Consider Before You Sign a Severance Agreement

If you have received (or are expecting to receive) a severance agreement from your employer, there are several important factors you should consider before you sign. Ultimately, while you can (and should) review your severance agreement yourself, you should also hire an experienced employment lawyer to review it for you. Severance agreements often include a variety of unfavorable provisions for employees, and employees who don’t take the necessary steps to protect themselves can end up facing unfavorable circumstances that they could (and perhaps should) have avoided.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): What Employees and Job Applicants in New York Need to Know

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the main federal statute that protects employees and job applicants against disability-based discrimination. If you have experienced discrimination based on your disability—including denial of a reasonable accommodation—you may be entitled to various legal and/or equitable remedies. But, filing an ADA claim also may not be your only option.

What Are Federal Employees’ Rights During (and After) a Reduction in Force?

On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal agencies can resume conducting reductions in force (RIFs) in compliance with the Trump Administration’s directive to substantially reduce the size of the federal workforce. In doing so, the Court suspended a preliminary injunction issued by the U.S.

Filing an EEO Complaint: What Federal Employees Need to Know

In many cases, asserting your legal rights as a federal employee involves filing a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEO complaint process exists specifically to help ensure that federal employees can hold their agencies accountable when necessary.