The Accent Bias Problem: How “You Speak So Well” Reveals Discrimination in New York Workplaces
It often begins as a compliment. A supervisor tells you that you are “so articulate.” A coworker says your English […]
Understanding Your Rights
One Remark Can Cross the Line: How New York Treats Single Incident Harassment
Most people still think that harassment must be constant or extreme before the law steps in. They imagine a months-long
When Taking Medical Leave Suddenly Makes You a Problem: How New York Law Sees Retaliation After Time Off
You do what you are supposed to do. You tell your employer that you need medical leave. Maybe it is
When “We Want a Fresh Perspective” Sounds Like Something Else: Age Bias in New York Workplaces
It rarely comes wrapped in the word “age.” It shows up as a compliment with an edge. A performance review
When “Not a Culture Fit” Sounds Like Something Else: How New York Law Looks Past Code Words
It usually happens at the end. You made it through the interviews, the take-home exercise, maybe even a final meeting
When Faith Becomes a Target: Antisemitic Harassment at Work and What New York Employees Should Know
You arrive at work, ready to do your job. What you do not expect is a remark about your religion,
Disability in Plain Sight: When “Invisible” Conditions Meet Real-World Harassment at Work
Not every disability announces itself. Many New Yorkers work through migraines that split the day in half, autoimmune flares that
“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
