Wrongful Termination / Discrimination
Fighting for justice for victims of wrongful termination and discrimination
Wrongful Termination / Discrimination Attorney In New York
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Discrimination can be found when you are treated differently, or less favorably than other employees, because of your membership in a protected class. State and federal and city law protect people from discrimination based on a number of protected classes, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, your native country, your age, physical ability.
You are also protected from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. And from sexual harassment and uncomfortable sexual advances in the workplace. New York recently passed tough new sexual harassment laws, and has some of the strongest protections available to workers in the whole country.
Keep in mind discrimination does not only happen when you are fired. Being fired, or terminated, can be a wrongful termination but other things like having your hours cut, your pay reduced, being given a less favorable work schedule or less favorable work assignments, and any other less favorable treatment that you receive can be the basis for a discrimination claim.
Call LAWYERFORWORKERS at 718-831-6508 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.
What You Need To Know
One question we get a lot is what is the average dollar amount of a settlement in a discrimination case. That’s hard to say, and some cases don’t settle.

For people interested in trying to understand the value of a potential legal victory, one approach to understanding this is to look at certain statutory guidelines for employment discrimination lawsuits filed at the federal level, which vary based upon the size of the employer involved. At the federal level, the court can award up to:
- $50,000 to an employee if the employer has between 15 and 100 employees;
- $100,000 if the employer has 101 to 200 employees;
- $200,000 if the employer has 201 to 500 employees; and
- $300,000 if the employer has more than 500 employees.
What Constitutes a Successful Discrimination Case?
If you believe an employer or potential employer has treated you unfairly based on your gender, marital status, national origin, race, age, parental status, disability, religion, military service, or any other protected characteristic during hiring, promotion, or termination, you may have grounds for a discrimination claim.
At LAWYERFORWORKERS, we understand how difficult it can be to prove discrimination, but we’re committed to exploring every angle to stand up for your rights. If you suspect discrimination has affected your job or career, contact LAWYERFORWORKERS today to discuss your situation and learn what steps you can take.
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