Jeffrey Risman of Risman & Risman, P.C. has been selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers New York Rising Stars List
Jeffrey Risman has been selected to the 2014 New York Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent […]
What is the Value of an Employment Discrimination Case in New York?
One of the most common inquiries I receive from prospective clients is what is the value of their employment discrimination […]
Jeffrey Risman of Risman & Risman, P. C. is recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers
Jeffrey Risman has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney for the State of New York by the […]
Jeffrey Risman of Risman & Risman, P.C. Receives 2014 Clients’ Choice Award
When you choose to use a service or a product, it’s nice to know that you are getting the best. […]
Termination Indiciators and Preserving Your Employment in New York City
It’s the sad truth living in New York City, a population in the millions, but you so often hear of […]
New York City Unpaid Interns Finally Have Equal Footing With Paid Employees
Unpaid interns in New York City are finally receiving the safeguards against discrimination/harassment that should have been afforded to them […]
Filing a Discrimination Complaint With the New York State Division of Human Rights or New York City Commission on Human Rights
In New York State, as an aggrieved employee you have the right file a discrimination complaint with several administrative agencies – […]
Disability Accommodation Requests and the Interactive Process
Normally, when an employee is faced with the tall task of approaching their employer to request an accommodation for a […]
New York City’s Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Effect
On January 30, 2014, New York City entered a new phase of combatting pregnancy discrimination in the workplace with the […]
What Changes May Be Coming to Severance Pay
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court heard a case, United States v. Quality Stores Inc. No. 12-1408, that will ultimately […]
New York Finally Increasing Minimum Wage
New York is finally moving in line with other states to bring minimum wage levels closer to what is necessary […]
FDNY Making Headlines For All The Wrong Discriminatory Reasons
Just in time for the holiday season, when we expect most residents of New York to be generous, kind and […]