Brooklyn Employment Discrimination
At Phillips & Associates, our Brooklyn employment discrimination attorneys fight to maintain this tradition of equality. The firm has experience providing clients with full service representation in all types of workplace discrimination claims. Whether you are being treated unfairly due to race, religion, or gender, or national origin, our firm can help you find legal redress and aggressively defend your rights. We pride ourselves on our dedication, caring, and expertise in handling each and every discrimination claim we undertake. We recognize that every story is different and often difficult to tell. That is why we give each case our individual, undivided attention, so that every client receives personalized legal care. At Phillips & Associates we handle cases on a contingent fee basis, which means that we charge absolutely no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Speak to one of our harassment lawyers you have been a victim of workplace discrimination. Contact our office for a free initial consultation today at (866) 530-4330. Visit our cases in the news.
Brooklyn of History
Brooklyn was home to the Canarsie Indians before Dutch colonists took it over in the 1620s. The Dutch named the area “Breukelen,” meaning broken land. Known for the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, and the Dodgers, Brooklyn occupies a special place in the American imagination. With over 2.5 million residents, it remains the largest borough in New York and the second most densely populated county in the United States. Brooklyn continues to preserve its heritage as the quintessential city of immigrants. One out of every seven Americans can trace their family roots to this borough, which is home to some of the most distinct ethnic enclaves. Brooklyn’s streets still ring with the accents of Creole, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. Immigrants continue to settle in this borough and make it their home. Despite its name, Brooklyn has become an international symbol for unity among people from all over the world. Diverse neighborhoods like Dumbo, Flatbush, and Redhook are trailblazers on the road to gender, racial, and ethnic equality.
Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace discrimination refers to a wide range of conduct that results in the unfair treatment of workers based on protected characteristics. Qualities such as race, religion, and national origin cannot form the basis of adverse employment decisions. They are innate characteristics that are “protected” under the Constitution. Discrimination can also lead to a hostile work environment. New York State and federal law likewise prohibit discriminatory behavior based on a person’s gender, including sexual harassment, pregnancy and sexual orientation discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the government body responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other antidiscrimination laws. Employees who wish to bring a discrimination claim against their employer must first file a claim with the EEOC. Our experienced EEOC Representation/Mediation attorneys can help you pursue your claim through mediation, settlement, and trial, as well as on appeal. We handle discrimination in Brooklyn and the New York City area. Don’t be a victim of workplace discrimination. Our discrimination attorneys are here to help. Call Phillips & Associates for free consultation (866) 229-9441.
We Represent Victims of Workplace Discrimination
At Phillips & Associates, our Brooklyn workplace discrimination lawyers have substantial employment discrimination experience. Based on our experience, we know how to present your complaint in the strongest possible light, whether you are filing with the EEOC or Division of Human Rights. We will explain the complex filing and hearing processes at each level and help you cut through the red tape. Once your complaint is filed, our attorneys will continue to aggressively pursue your claim in mediation and settlement negotiations. We are prepared to litigate your case in court and on appeal, if necessary. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. The attorneys at Phillips & Associates specialize in employment discrimination in Brooklyn and New York City. Whether you are a victim of discrimination by a co-worker or supervisor, call us today for a free consultation (866) 229-9441.
Located Next to the New York Stock Exchange
We are conveniently located in the Financial District in downtown Manhattan. We are one block from the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Take the 2 or the 3 of the 4 or the 5 subway train to Wall Street. Walk one block to 45 Broadway. Our address is below:
Discrimination Lawyer Success
MORE THAN $150 MILLION RECOVERED FOR PAST CLIENTS
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$1.8 Million Race Discrimination
Won a substantial $1.8 million verdict in the Southern District of New York for John Pardovani, with $800,000 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages. This result was led by Jesse S. Weinstein and Gregory W. Kirschenbaum.
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$280 Thousand Race Discrimination
Secured a pivotal ruling in New York where a federal jury declared that the use of the N-word in the workplace is never acceptable, reinforcing workplace equality and respect.
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$2.2 Million Race Discrimination & Retaliation
Secured a landmark $2.2 million verdict in Rosas v. Balter Sales, et al., affirming justice for race discrimination and retaliation in 2015. Led by Greg Kirschenbaum.
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$1.4 Million Religious & Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Achieved a groundbreaking $1.4 million verdict in 2012 for a chef facing religious and sexual orientation discrimination, marking the highest employment law verdict of the year. Bryan Arce was instrumental in this win.