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Overview of Employment Discrimination Laws in New York State - CLE - Tully Rinckey PLLC
Employment discrimination and retaliation claims are governed by complex federal and New York State legal standards, as well as specific procedural requirements that can significantly affect how these matters are brought, litigated, and resolved. This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) will provide attorneys with an overview of the substantive frameworks governing discrimination and retaliation claims, including key federal and New York State statutes, available remedies, and the procedural pathways for pursuing or defending against these cases across different forums. In this seminar, Amanda Smith, Esq. and Benjamin Westerman, Esq. provide attendees with a clear understanding of how these legal standards are applied in practice and how procedural requirements shape case strategy and outcomes.
Topics include:
Federal Laws:
Title VII;
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); and
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
New York State Laws:
New York State Human Rights Law; and
New York Labor Law Section 740.
Complaint Options & Processes:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
Department of Labor (DOL);
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA);
New York State Division of Human Rights; and
New York State Court.
Overview of Employment Discrimination Laws in New York State - CLE - Tully Rinckey PLLC
Employment discrimination and retaliation claims are governed by complex federal and New York State legal standards, as well as specific procedural requirements that can significantly affect how these matters are brought, litigated, and resolved. This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) will provide attorneys with an overview of the substantive frameworks governing discrimination and retaliation claims, including key federal and New York State statutes, available remedies, and the procedural pathways for pursuing or defending against these cases across different forums. In this seminar, Amanda Smith, Esq. and Benjamin Westerman, Esq. provide attendees with a clear understanding of how these legal standards are applied in practice and how procedural requirements shape case strategy and outcomes.
Topics include:
Federal Laws:
Title VII;
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); and
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
New York State Laws:
New York State Human Rights Law; and
New York Labor Law Section 740.
Complaint Options & Processes:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
Department of Labor (DOL);
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA);
New York State Division of Human Rights; and
New York State Court.
