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
Told to Lose Weight to Get the Job? Why That Might Be Illegal in NYC
Imagine studying hard for a civil service exam, passing it, and being told you’re one step away from a stable,
Power, Retaliation, and Harassment: What an NYPD Lawsuit Reveals About Workplace Protections in New York
A lawsuit against NYPD Assistant Chief Ruel Stephenson is a striking example of how workplace power dynamics can be exploited,
