Suffolk County Employment Discrimination Lawyers

Suffolk County Employment Discrimination Lawyers

Suffolk County Employment Discrimination Lawyers Serving Clients in New York

Employment discrimination attorneys represent employees in Suffolk County in a wide variety of discrimination cases, from sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race to violations of state or federal wage and hour laws. Whether you have been subject to employment discrimination in the hiring or promotion process, or you believe you were wrongfully terminated for discriminatory reasons, our experienced Suffolk County employment discrimination lawyers can assess your case and can discuss potential remedies with you today.

Sexual Harassment in Suffolk County

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is prohibited under New York State Human Rights Law and under federal law through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment generally takes one of two forms in the workplace:

Sexual harassment creates a hostile or offensive work environment; or
Sexual harassment takes the form of quid pro quo harassment.

Call (716) 301-2704 or send us an email today schedule your free initial consultation at our experienced New York employment law firm.

NYC Employment Discrimination Attorneys

“When you need the best legal minds to fight for you and your career, do not trust anyone but Ricotta and Marks, P.C.”
Tom Ricotta’s sound advice, calm demeanor, and willingness to advocate for your rights was invaluable. I highly recommend Tom’s abilities and am grateful for his assistance.

J.T.
“Their knowledge, commitment, and understanding of my situation has been exceptional.”
Due to a termination letter I received I needed clarification, consultation, and advice on how to move forward. Ricotta & Marks has definitely been the best place to be to help me through the law jargon. Thank you for having my best interests in mind.

John L.
“Good people work here.”
This firm cares and knows how to properly assess the merits of your case. I know because I'm an attorney. I had retainer agreement offers from 4 other firms and Ricotta was my 1st choice based on their belief in my case and fair terms.

Nima D.
“They helped settle my case very quickly, and I received a great settlement in the end.”
Mr Marks is an amazing lawyer. He is always kind and respectful and there for me whenever I need him. I want to thanks Mr Marks and the firm for everything. I highly recommend you guys. Thanks again for everything.

Kel K.

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Wage & Hour Disputes in Suffolk County

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law provide protections for workers in various industries. Employees may be able to file claims for a variety of violations, such as:

Unpaid overtime;
Under-the-table-compensation;
Unlawful paycheck deductions; and
Minimum wage violations.

Education Law and Suffolk County Discrimination Claims

Educators in Suffolk County have rights, and tenured faculty members at K-12 schools have a right to retain their jobs unless the employer can show just cause for the termination. There are specific requirements under New York law to terminate a teacher.

It is also critical for teachers at public schools to know that they have specific rights under the U.S. Constitution. Regardless of whether or not a public school teacher has tenure, they have protections against discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, as well as protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New York State Human Rights Law.

Wrongful Termination in Suffolk County

Employees cannot be terminated from their jobs, even if they are at-will employees, for reasons based on unlawful discrimination or retaliation. If you believe you may have been wrongfully terminated, our Suffolk County employment discrimination attorneys can review your case and can investigate instances of bias and discrimination that may have resulted in unlawful performance reviews and termination over the course of your employment.

Our Settlements & Verdicts

$15 MIL Plaintiff on Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center
$1 MIL Olsen, et al. v. The County of Nassau, et al.
$875K Wallace v. Suffolk County Police Department
$523K Penniston v. The New York City Department of Education (Co-Counsel)
Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.
Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist

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Contact Our Suffolk County Employment Discrimination Attorneys Today

If you have faced discrimination in the workplace in any form, it is critical to seek advice from an experienced Suffolk County employment discrimination lawyer. Employment discrimination can take many different forms, and it can be difficult to know with certainty whether you have been subject to unlawful discrimination under federal or state law until you speak with an experienced attorney about the facts of your case.

Contact Ricotta & Marks online or call our firm at (716) 301-2704 for more information about filing an employment discrimination claim in Suffolk County, New York.

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