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Employment Discrimination

NYC Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Protecting Clients in New York Against Employment Discrimination

With 110 years of combined experience in the legal industry, our lawyers have built a reputation as successful advocates for employees in New York. If you have been the victim of illegal workplace discrimination, contact our New York City employment discrimination lawyers for aggressive advocacy. At Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, we are dedicated to standing up for our clients' rights.

These are people who have experienced discrimination in various forms, such as:

Our labor lawyers will fight for wrongfully treated individuals who need help standing up for their rights. You can trust in the experience we offer to protect your interests in light of the employment discrimination you are facing.

Are you dealing with discrimination at work? Contact Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP today at (646) 490-0221 or contact us online to meet with our employment discrimination lawyer in NYC!

Understanding Your Rights

Filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be a critical step in addressing workplace discrimination. Many employees are unaware of their rights under federal and state laws, which can lead to missed opportunities for justice and compensation. At Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, we believe that knowledge is power, and we are committed to empowering our clients through education about the EEOC process.

Here’s why understanding the EEOC claims process is essential:

  • Timely Action: There are strict deadlines for filing EEOC claims. Knowing these timelines can help you take action before it's too late.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: The EEOC requires specific documentation to support your claim. Our attorneys can guide you on what evidence you need to gather.
  • Potential for Resolution: Many cases can be resolved through mediation, saving you time and stress. Understanding this option can lead to quicker resolutions.
  • Legal Representation: Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. Having experienced attorneys by your side can help ensure your rights are fully protected throughout the process.
  • Informed Decisions: Knowing your rights allows you to make informed decisions about your case, whether to pursue mediation, litigation, or other avenues.

Our dedicated team at Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP is here to walk you through every step of the EEOC process, ensuring you feel supported and informed. Don't hesitate to reach out for a consultation to discuss your situation and explore your options.

Examples of Employee Discrimination

At Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, our labor lawyers will fight for wrongfully treated individuals. When it comes to a claim regarding discrimination, an employee must be subjected to misconduct and/or adverse employment actions because of their actual or perceived association with a protected characteristic, such as age, sex, gender identity, race, religion, etc.

Here are a few examples of how workplace discrimination can occur:

  • An employee is automatically fired after requesting reasonable accommodation for a disability.
  • An employee is demoted after reporting sexual harassment.
  • Employees who reach a certain age over 40 aren’t considered for hiring or are pushed out of the company.
  • Employees of a certain race aren’t provided with the same opportunities for advancement within a company.
  • A company hosts exclusive leadership training sessions for members of one sex but not the other.
  • A company policy compels employees to conform to dress codes that aren’t aligned with their gender identities.
  • An employer bans employees of a specific faith from religious expression at work.

Should the spirit of any of the scenarios mentioned above seem to align with an experience that happened to you at work, reach out to our employment discrimination attorneys in New York for help?

At Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, we are dedicated legal advocates for our clients. We can hold employers accountable for illegal misconduct and unfair treatment based upon one or more protected characteristics. 

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Why Choose Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP?

  • 100+ Years of Collective Experience
  • Personalized & Compassionate Service
  • Award-Winning Legal Counsel
  • A Track Record of Success

Our Testimonials

Our Past Clients Speak to Our Experience
    "Always available, conscientious and extremely knowledgeable."

    Outstanding lawyer. Always available, conscientious and extremely knowledgeable. Excellent at following-up both with his clients and with opposing counsel. Regardless of the size of the case, Brian will put in the work and always treat his clients with the utmost professionalism and respect.

    - N.W.
    "I trusted them entirely."

    I received the most compassionate and professional assistance from SP&H. I felt that Mr. Heller truly cared about me and the situation I was in. He was able to be my voice during a difficult time. He responded promptly to any correspondence, took the time to explain to me any questions or concerns, and helped ease any kind of stress that I had during a dispute with a previous employer. I highly recommend this firm. You are not just a number, they treat you like family. I trusted them entirely. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your devoted time and effort in my legal matter.

    - A.M.
    "Their integrity, personal attention, and knowledge are superior."
    Schwartz, Perry & Heller, LLP are the most skilled Lawyers for your discrimination case in the Tri-State area. Their integrity, personal attention, and knowledge are superior. They won my case and can win yours. Nothing beats the best.
    - D.K.
    "Caring, smart, highly skilled negotiators"
    Davida Perry and Brian Heller are very caring, attentive and highly skilled negotiators who gave me expert representation to win my negotiation and achieve my goals.
    - D.
    "Words are inadequate to express how truly grateful I am to Schwartz & Perry, especially Brian Heller for his help."
    Words are inadequate to express how truly grateful I am to Schwartz & Perry, especially Brian Heller for his help. I first met Mr. Schwartz and Brian Heller a few years ago when I was working at an international firm in an IT role when I contacted them for the free consultation because I felt that I was being setup to be fired. I knew I was being treated unfairly by my manager. I felt utterly helpless and had no idea who to turn to. After meeting with Mr. Schwartz and Brian Heller, I came to understand that the unfair treatment I endured was actually discrimination. They counselled me through being fired and negotiating a settlement; an extremely upsetting and exhausting experience. They explained the rules of employment law while treating me with dignity and kindness. Due to the skill and knowledge of these attorneys, I received a substantial settlement and was able to move on to another company with my self-respect intact and without the financial hardship that would have resulted from losing my job. They also ensured that this employer could not damage my reputation going forward with future employers. Recently, when I had another issue with a different employer; I called Brian Heller right away. I knew that Brian, being extremely well versed on the latest employment laws, would be able to help me. Brian carefully guided me and I was able to “ride the wave” of unprofessionalism and threats of litigation coming my way from my former employer’s attorney. My former employer thought that they could bully and frighten me into staying with them longer so that my new job opportunity would no longer be available, and then they could let me go when it was convenient for them - and I’d be out of work. They didn’t know that I have a Secret Weapon – Brian Heller! Once Brian was on the case, those threats ceased and I was able to accept my new wonderful job and leave the worry and stress behind. I highly recommend Brian Heller and Schwartz & Perry as a firm. Over the years Brian has always treated me with kindness and respect and I have peace of mind because I have someone I trust who is on my side, who can guide me and who is willing and extremely capable of protecting my rights.
    - Former Client
    "From day 1 of the consultation to the very end I felt like the most important client to the firm."
    Amazing team of Attorneys. From day 1 of the consultation to the very end I felt like the most important client to the firm. Brian Heller who I dealt with personally was amazing. Whether it was a call or email responses were very prompt and I was kept informed every step of the way. Even a few calls just to check in and say hello. Truly an incredible experience and I would recommend them to anyone seeking justice. If they take your case they will fight with you to the end. A+
    - D.W.
    "We remain tremendously grateful for his support and look forward to working with him again."
    On short notice, Brian Heller reviewed contracts with complex international dimensions and found important discrepancies that I and other senior-level executives had missed completely. He was fast, thorough, and detail-oriented in providing pragmatic advice that enabled us to be sure that we were getting the fairest and best possible treatment under the law. We remain tremendously grateful for his support and look forward to working with him again.
    - Eric
    "Davida Perry not only did an amazing job calming down my nerves but she fought for me tooth and nail and did a great job securing what my past employer owed me."
    After having a terrible experience at my last job, facing the anxiety again of having to rehash the treatment was daunting. Davida Perry not only did an amazing job calming down my nerves but she fought for me tooth and nail and did a great job securing what my past employer owed me. I won’t lie, there were moments I wanted to give up, but Davida was always there to help me stay focused and realize that I didn’t need to let them win. She was really great at countering all of their arguments, I pity anyone that would try to prove her wrong. She thought of everything we need and kept me constantly updated. Mostly what I appreciated about Davida was her kindness, and her genuine care for my mental health. She wanted to make sure I was taking care of myself during a very trying time. I cannot recommend this firm enough. They all clearly care about their clients and want to do best for you. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, and if you’re worried about the challenges that lie ahead be sure to team with Schwartz Perry & Heller, they will have your back and fight for justice.
    - T.B.