“You’re On Mute” — But the Law Isn’t: Harassment in New York’s Remote Workplaces
The camera flickers on. A grid of faces appears. Someone makes a comment that lands like a stone. Maybe it’s […]
Hostile Work Environment or Just a Tough Job? How New Yorkers Can Tell the Difference
Work can be stressful. A packed calendar, a demanding supervisor, the day that refuses to end, none of that is […]
When One “Insensitive Remark” Speaks Loudly: Jamaica Hospital’s Race Discrimination Settlement & What It Means for NYC Workers
At Risman & Risman, P.C., we pay attention to the cases that many might write off as “minor.” Because often, what […]
When Speaking Up Should Have Been Enough: Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation at a Brooklyn Diner
At Risman & Risman, P.C., we recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of two employees of Mike’s Diner in Brooklyn. […]
Behind the Velvet Rope: Harassment and Retaliation Claims at The Polo Bar
A job at one of New York’s most exclusive restaurants can look effortless from the outside. Inside, the picture can […]
When Being Married Isn’t the Issue -The Second Circuit Narrows ‘Marital Status’ Discrimination Under NYC Law
It began with a personal rupture that became very public. Kelvin Hunter was the executive producer of The Wendy Williams […]
When the System Picks the Referee: What the Second Circuit’s Flores v. NFL Decision Means for Employees Everywhere
It begins with a question you’ve probably thought but never asked out loud: Who watches the watchers? In Flores v. NFL, […]
When a Client or Vendor Crosses the Line — Third-Party Harassment in New York Workplaces
It starts with a comment you didn’t ask for. Maybe it’s a “joke” about your appearance, a lingering look that […]
They Said You Were ‘Too Emotional’ at Work — That Might Be Gender Discrimination
You worked hard. You met deadlines, collaborated with your team, and handled challenges with professionalism. Then something changed. Perhaps it […]
Treated Differently After Asking to Work From Home? That Could Be Illegal in New York
Suppose you’ve asked to work from home because of a medical issue, pregnancy, or something happening in your personal life. […]
Pregnant in NYC? Here’s What You’re Legally Entitled To – and What Your Employer Can’t Do
If you’re pregnant and working in New York, the law is now more firmly on your side than ever before. […]
New Dawn for Workplace Justice in NYC: Why Senator Gounardes’ Bill Matters for Employees
Imagine a world where discrimination suits matter—where juries’ verdicts aren’t barked at by judges, jobs are protected, and corporations fear […]