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In a recent article, we discussed steps employees can take to document discrimination in the workplace. While documenting the discrimination you have experienced is critical (along with taking other steps to protect your legal rights), there are also several mistakes you need to be careful to avoid. Making these mistakes could make it more difficult to assert your legal rights effectively, and, in some cases, they could jeopardize your ability to take legal action altogether.

If you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace, you may be entitled to damages or other remedies. State and federal laws protect employees against discrimination on the job, and there are clear steps employees can take to hold their employers accountable. While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 only applies to employers with 15 or more employees, the New York State Human Rights Law applies to all employers regardless of size.