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New York Employment Law Attorneys Fierce Advocates for Employee Rights Setting the Standard for 75 Years

Our sole mission is to stand with you in your fight against workplace discrimination.

NEW YORK EMPLOYMENT LAWYER

Award-Winning Attorneys in New York City

For more than three decades, Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP has been dedicated to representing employees across all industries and professions who have been victimized by discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. We are advocates for silence breakers and employee rights lawyers for New York workers who have been targeted because of their age, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or other illegal reasons.

We have had groundbreaking results and substantial jury awards. Our work has formed the foundation of labor law in New York, and it is not uncommon to find citations to one of our cases in today’s court rulings.

We have handled cases dealing with age discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment in the workplace, race and color discrimination, religious discrimination, and more. Our clients come to us during the most vulnerable time in their lives, and we offer them support, compassion, and our unwavering commitment to fighting for them.

Need an experienced NYC employment law attorney? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP through our online form, or by calling us at (646) 490-0221.

Case Types We Handle EMPLOYMENT LAW

WHY DO I NEED AN EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY?

You are not required to have an attorney represent you in an employment law dispute, but pursuing a claim without one can present challenges. Many people who have experienced mistreatment and abuse at work don’t know how to assert their rights in court, and some may not even be aware of all the rights they have.

You may benefit from a legal advocate on your side with the experience and skill to fight for what you deserve. At Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, our NYC employment law attorneys have more than 100 years of collective experience when it comes to fighting on behalf of those who have suffered a violation of their rights at work. We understand employment law and how it applies to our clients in any given legal dispute, and we can advocate for fair and just compensation.

Our New York City employment attorneys also offer personalized and compassionate legal support for our clients. This means we’ll treat you with dignity and respect as we address your unique legal situation with a customized strategy.

Our NYC employment lawyers can handle the following types of disputes and more:

Don’t face employee discrimination alone. Contact our New York employment law attorneys to discuss your situation today!

What Are My Rights as an Employee in New York?

Various local, state and federal employment laws protect workers in New York. Broadly, these laws concern an employer’s hiring and termination practices, working conditions, and compensation and benefits, among other things. Additionally, they provide that an employee should be free from discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting misconduct.

A few examples of state and federal employment laws include, but are not limited to:

How Are Worker Protection Laws Upheld in New York?

Employers must comply with the law and have policies and procedures in place to ensure protections are upheld. Whether or not employees sign contracts with their employer, they should not be subject to treatment that violates their rights. Employers or any person working for an employer can be held accountable for unlawful or discriminatory treatment against workers. Don’t hesitate to reach out to contact our attorneys through our online form, or by calling us at (646) 490-0221.

Misconduct at work that could be considered a violation of employment laws includes, but is not limited to:

  • Making adverse employment decisions because of a person’s status in a protected class
  • Denying reasonable accommodations
  • Requesting sexual favors in exchange for a career benefit
  • Firing, cutting pay, or demoting a worker who reported prohibited conduct

If you or a colleague have been treated unjustly at work, please do not hesitate to reach out to our New York employment law lawyers at Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP. We understand that this can be an emotional and challenging time for you, and discussing these matters can be hard. By speaking up, you can discuss options for addressing the issue.

Our NYC employment law attorneys can deliver compassionate support throughout your case. We can stand by your side and explain your rights and legal options.

If you’re in need of help from a New York employment lawyer, contact us at (646) 490-0221 to schedule a consultation.

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FIERCELY ADVOCATING YOUR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN NEW YORK

Our attorneys have a wealth of experience and a reputation for successful advocacy, and Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP represents employees who have been the victim of employment discrimination or any other form of illegal treatment in the workplace. Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP is recognized for its employment-law advocacy.

Our firm has received a variety of awards, including mention in the list of Super Lawyers®, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, and an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. If you have reason to believe that you were wrongfully terminated or your employee rights were otherwise violated in New York, contact a New York employment lawyer from Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP right away. Employees seeking a New York labor attorney or labor lawyer for workplace-rights disputes can contact us. We are prepared to advocate for your rights during this challenging and frustrating time.