Westchester County Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyers that Fight for Westchester Communities

After being terminated or facing a different kind of negative employment decision like failure to promote or disparate pay, you may be unsure whether you were discriminated against. You may be uncertain and anxious. The stakes for you and your family may be very high. At Phillips & Associates, we understand this is a difficult time. Our seasoned Westchester employment lawyers provide dedicated legal representation to employees who faced employment discrimination on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive our fee if we secured an award or settlement on your behalf. Call our team for a free initial consultation.

Westchester County Lawyers for Employment Law Matters

Employment discrimination occurs when an employee faces an adverse decision in the workplace based on a trait protected under federal or state law. Our clients’ lawsuits are brought based on discrimination and harassment due to the following protected traits:

• Sex or Gender
• National Origin
• Race
• Religion
• Pregnancy
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Criminal Conviction
• Disability

We also handle wage and hour lawsuits, including failure to pay overtime, for those in Westchester communities.

Fighting for Your Rights in Westchester County Workplaces

You may have protection under both federal and state laws if you face employment discrimination. Several federal laws protect various personal traits, and many of these laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, the New York State Human Rights Law tends to provide broader protection than federal law does and applies to smaller companies. Our experienced trial lawyers look carefully at the cases we take to determine all available avenues for relief for our clients.

In addition to taking cases to trial, we also handle other employment law matters such as:

• EEOC Representation
• Mediation
• Severance Agreements
• Arbitrations
• Retaliation
• Workplace Harassment
• Mediation

We handle wage and hour lawsuits, as well.

File a Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment in Westchester County, NY

You should be able to go to work without worrying about unwelcome sexual conduct from your coworkers, supervisor, manager, or customers. Federal Title VII and the New York State Human Rights Law give you the right to recover damages in a lawsuit if you are sexually harassed on the job. Every case is different, and it’s important to give our attorneys a call as soon as possible if you believe you may have been harassed. We represent workers who were victims of:

• Sexual Coercion
• Groping or Touching
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Advances
• Supervisor Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Joking, Sexual Comments
• Co-worker Sexual Harassment

Pregnancy and Family Medical Leave Act Discrimination in Westchester Communities

While having a baby can be a cause for celebration, some employers treat pregnant workers differently once they find out they are pregnant. Adverse treatment on the job based on their pregnancy status is illegal. If you faced pregnancy discrimination on the job, talk to the seasoned lawyers of Phillips & Associates about whether you have a viable claim. Federal and state laws protect workers against employment discrimination based on a worker’s pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including those that are disabling. Under state law, you’re expressly given the right to a reasonable accommodation for a pregnancy-related condition; these accommodations can include transfers away from dangerous chemicals, more frequent breaks for water, and a modified work schedule.

You may be able to obtain leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act if your employer has at least 50 employees and other conditions are also met. Learn more here:

• What is Pregnancy Discrimination?
• Pregnancy Discrimination FAQs
• FMLA Violations