Suppose you’ve asked to work from home because of a medical issue, pregnancy, or something happening in your personal life. In that case, you might expect your employer to take the request seriously. But instead, things change. You’re left out of meetings, your workload shifts, and your boss starts treating you like a problem. In …

Treated Differently After Asking to Work From Home? That Could Be Illegal in New York Read More »

Imagine a world where discrimination suits matter—where juries’ verdicts aren’t barked at by judges, jobs are protected, and corporations fear a real cost for bias. That’s the promise of Senator Gounardes’ new bill (S.410). Recently passed by the State Senate on June 12, 2025, this game-changing legislation would overhaul how New York courts treat jury awards in …

New Dawn for Workplace Justice in NYC: Why Senator Gounardes’ Bill Matters for Employees Read More »

On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This order rescinded Executive Order 11246, which had been in place since 1965 and was initially signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Executive Order 11246 required federal contractors to implement affirmative action programs and prohibited discrimination …

Understanding the Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding DEI on Workplace Protections in New York Read More »

According to a lawsuit recently filed in New York County Supreme Court, Annaruth Legare spent 16 years with the NYPD, dedicated to protecting and serving her community. As a single mother of two boys, she worked hard to build her career and was proud to become a detective in 2023. However, according to her lawsuit, …

Fighting Back Against Workplace Discrimination: How an NYPD Detective’s Case Shows the Power of the New York City Human Rights Law Read More »

New York State recently passed an amendment to New York Labor Law § 206-c that will significantly enhance support for nursing mothers in the workplace. Following New York State’s Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act and the Federal PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, this legislative change mandates that employers provide 30 minutes of paid break …

Paid Lactation Breaks Now Law in NY: A Major Win for Working Moms Read More »

The recent Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis marks a pivotal shift in how job transfer discrimination cases under Title VII are approached. This ruling significantly broadens the scope of what can be considered discriminatory actions by employers, moving away from the previous necessity to demonstrate a “materially significant disadvantage.” In …

Redefining Workplace Discrimination: How the Muldrow v. City of St. Louis Decision Expands Employee Rights Under Title VII Read More »

In a landmark decision by the New York Court of Appeals, the rights of nonresident employees and job applicants have been significantly bolstered. The court’s ruling in Nafeesa Syeed v. Bloomberg L.P. marks a pivotal moment for employment law within New York State and City, expanding protections under the New York City and New York …

The New York Court of Appeals Decision Now Empowers Nonresident Applicants in New York Employment Discrimination Cases Read More »

The New York City Council is considering legislation that would limit an employer’s ability to shorten the statute of limitations on discrimination and harassment claims. The proposed legislation represents a pivotal moment in the fight against workplace discrimination and harassment. Strategic Implications Extended Filing Deadlines: The New York City Council’s primary objective is to render …

New York City Council Working on Legislation to Prohibit Shortening Discrimination Claims Read More »

In the heart of New York City, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, a beacon of African American faith and culture for over two centuries, recently found itself embroiled in a controversy that transcends the boundaries of religion and delves into the critical issue of gender discrimination in the workplace. Eboni Marshall Turman (“Ms. Turman”), a distinguished …

Allegations of Race Discrimination Detailed in Federal Lawsuit Against Historic Church in New York City Read More »

In a landmark case led by Risman & Risman, our client, Jason Jones, successfully secured a jury verdict of $676,000 in the US District Court, Eastern District of New York, before Judge William Kuntz II. The trial revealed numerous instances of racial discrimination and retaliation at the Mayflower International Hotel Group Inc., operating as Howard …

Risman & Risman Obtains $676,000 Verdict in Race Discrimination Case in Federal Court Read More »