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Not every disability announces itself. Many New Yorkers work through migraines that split the day in half, autoimmune flares that come without warning, depression that doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m., or ADHD that makes noisy open offices feel like a firing range. The struggle is real, even when the symptoms aren’t visible, and the …
The camera flickers on. A grid of faces appears. Someone makes a comment that lands like a stone. Maybe it’s a remark about your accent, a joke about your pronouns, a sexual comment slipped into the chat. You’re working from home, but it doesn’t feel safe. The meeting ends; the feeling doesn’t. For a long …
“You’re On Mute” — But the Law Isn’t: Harassment in New York’s Remote Workplaces Read More »
Work can be stressful. A packed calendar, a demanding supervisor, the day that refuses to end, none of that is pleasant, and none of it is automatically illegal. The line the law draws is about why the stress is occurring and how it manifests. When treatment shifts because of who you are, your race, gender, …
Hostile Work Environment or Just a Tough Job? How New Yorkers Can Tell the Difference Read More »
At Risman & Risman, P.C., we pay attention to the cases that many might write off as “minor.” Because often, what seems like a one-off comment is just the loudest symptom of a more profound disregard. A recent settlement involving Jamaica Hospital Medical Center shows how even a single repeated remark – that seems small to …
At Risman & Risman, P.C., we recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of two employees of Mike’s Diner in Brooklyn. Our clients allege that what should have been an ordinary job at a neighborhood restaurant turned into a workplace where they endured repeated sexual harassment and were retaliated against for daring to speak up. According …
A job at one of New York’s most exclusive restaurants can look effortless from the outside. Inside, the picture can be very different. A former server and bartender at Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar has filed a federal lawsuit describing a workplace where he says harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation were allowed to flourish, and where …
Behind the Velvet Rope: Harassment and Retaliation Claims at The Polo Bar Read More »
It began with a personal rupture that became very public. Kelvin Hunter was the executive producer of The Wendy Williams Show. A week after his wife, Wendy Williams, filed for divorce, he was no longer employed. There was no record of poor performance, no documented misconduct, and no paper trail to suggest that his work …
It begins with a question you’ve probably thought but never asked out loud: Who watches the watchers? In Flores v. NFL, the Second Circuit answered clearly: No one with power should get to judge claims against themselves. In a unanimous and resounding decision, the court held that forcing Brian Flores, a Black NFL coach, to arbitrate …
It starts with a comment you didn’t ask for. Maybe it’s a “joke” about your appearance, a lingering look that makes you want to walk the other way, or an inappropriate message that shows up after hours. It’s not coming from a coworker or a supervisor. It’s from a customer you’ve been told is “important …
When a Client or Vendor Crosses the Line — Third-Party Harassment in New York Workplaces Read More »
You worked hard. You met deadlines, collaborated with your team, and handled challenges with professionalism. Then something changed. Perhaps it was after you voiced concern during a meeting, pushed back against unfair feedback, or reacted to being sidelined. And suddenly, you were labeled ‘too emotional.’ Your judgment was questioned, your leadership style criticized, or your …
They Said You Were ‘Too Emotional’ at Work — That Might Be Gender Discrimination Read More »
