Employment Law
Manhattan Attorneys Give Employees a Fighting Chance
LeBow & Associates, PLLC stands up and gives employees a fighting chance. The firm helps clients bring or defend civil suits with their employers.
Our attorneys rely on years of experience and tough litigation skills to take on the toughest adversaries. Contact the firm to retain legal counsel in your employment law dispute.
New York State Employment Discrimination under Title VII
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects citizens from employment discrimination. Title VII of this act creates equal opportunity access to make sure people are not denied employment benefits based on certain protected categories:
- Race
- Religion
- Gender
- National Origin
LeBow & Associates, PLLC consider it an honor to uphold the constitutional rights of citizens. The firm represents clients involved in legal disputes with individuals, businesses, and other agencies accused of discriminatory practices.
Employment Discrimination under New York City Human Rights Law
New York City has one of the most comprehensive human rights laws in the nation. This group of laws upholds civil rights and protects against discrimination in the following employment issues:
- Hiring and firing
- Work assignments
- Salary
- Benefits
- Promotions
- Performance evaluations
- Disciplinary measures
All employees are entitled to the same rights and benefits in the workplace. Our attorneys help individuals who have suffered discriminated fight for the justice they deserve.
The firm fully understands the regulations put into place by the New York City Human Rights Law and has experience presenting these cases in complicated civil litigation proceedings.
Employment Contract Disputes in New York State
Employer-employee relationships are often defined by contract agreements. An employee or ex-employee may find themselves in litigation with an employer over any of several issues outlined in their contracts:
- Breach of contract
- Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements
- Termination clauses
- Restrictive clauses
It is important to understand employees’ rights in these situations. Not all portions of the contract may be legally enforceable, and it is often necessary to have a court or judicial authority make the final decision in these matters.
Our attorneys offer legal counsel for to help employees reach a positive and amiable resolution in their business law dispute.
