New York Racial Discrimination Lawyer

Fighting Workplace Racism in New York

Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal and unacceptable. If you've experienced bias, harassment, or unfair treatment because of your race, color, or national origin, Jessica will fight for justice and hold your employer accountable.

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COMMON EXAMPLES

The following are common examples of racial discrimination

If you've experienced any of the following in New York, you may have grounds for a legal claim under federal, state, or city law.

Hiring Discrimination

Refusing to hire qualified candidates based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, including biased interview practices.

Promotion & Pay Discrimination

Denying promotions, raises, or equal pay to employees based on race rather than qualifications and performance.

Racial Harassment

Slurs, offensive jokes, racist imagery, or other conduct creating a hostile work environment based on race.

Disparate Treatment

Applying different standards, rules, or discipline to employees of different races in similar situations.

Termination Based on Race

Firing, laying off, or constructively discharging employees because of their race or ethnicity.

Retaliation for Complaints

Punishing employees who report racial discrimination or participate in discrimination investigations.

EVALUATE YOUR SITUATION

Do I Have a Racial Discrimination Case?

You may have a valid claim if you've experienced any of the following situations.

You've heard racial slurs, jokes, or offensive comments in your workplace
You were passed over for promotion in favor of less qualified employees of a different race
You receive lower pay than colleagues of different races doing the same work
You've been disciplined more harshly than employees of other races for similar conduct
Your workplace displays racist imagery or tolerates racist behavior
You were denied opportunities given to employees of other races
You faced retaliation after complaining about racial discrimination
Your employer makes assumptions about your abilities based on your race

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Don't wait to protect your rights

Racial Discrimination claims have strict filing deadlines. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Racial Discrimination FAQs

Racial discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of their race, color, ethnicity, or national origin. This includes hiring, firing, pay, promotions, job assignments, training, and any other term or condition of employment.

Racial discrimination is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (federal), the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. These laws provide strong protections and remedies for victims of race-based workplace discrimination.

Yes. If racial harassment is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile or abusive work environment, you may have a legal claim against your employer. This includes racial slurs, jokes, imagery, or other offensive conduct based on race.

Victims of racial discrimination may recover back pay, front pay, compensatory damages for emotional distress, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and costs. In some cases, reinstatement or promotion may also be available.

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Our New York racial discrimination attorneys represent clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond.

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