DISCRIMINATION HARASSMENT RETALIATION WAGE and HOUR VIOLATIONS If you believe that an employer has subjected you to discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or has denied you fair wages or overtime pay, in violation of the law, contact the law office of Felicia Nestor, Esq.
We have won substantial monetary and other appropriate relief for our clients and are committed to providing timely, efficient and personalized service. Most importantly, we are passionate in our pursuit of justice for our clients. Employment violations may cause physical, mental, emotional, economic and other harms, not only to the primary victim, but to other employees, the victim's family and even the larger community. Therefore, we proudly represent courageous individuals who take
action to reclaim their rights and restore integrity in the workplace.
The law prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on your:
*race/color
*religion
*gender/sex
*sexual
orientation
*age
*pregnancy
*national origin
*disability
*marital
status *military status
*unemployment status *genetic
information
*arrest
record *conviction record *domestic violation victim status
An employer may be held accountable if these protected characteristics were taken into account when making decisions such as hiring, termination, promotion, or denial of benefits, or when an employee is subjected to interference with work, verbal abuse, retaliation, inappropriate sexual comments or actions, or other types of harassment.
The law also prohibits employers from paying employees less than the minimum wage, paying inadequate premiums for overtime hours, failing to reimburse employees for some employment-related expenses, failing to keep adequate employment records, failing to provide employees with notice of the law and other pay-related claims.
If you believe you have been harmed by any of these violations, please contact us to discuss your potential legal remedies. We can inform you about your rights and help you chart a timely course of action. It is important to note that federal, state, and city laws have specific procedures and time limits for bringing such legal claims.
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