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SPH Defeats Motion to Dismiss Title IX Sexual Harassment Lawsuit January 9, 2020

On January 2, 2020, Schwartz Perry & Heller received a decision from the Eastern District of New York denying a motion to dismiss our client’s case, Mosier v. State University of New York , 18 CV ...

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Second Circuit Reinstates Gender Discrimination Claim November 21, 2019

On November 19, 2019, the Second Circuit issued a decision reversing a lower court’s decision to dismiss a woman’s claim of gender discrimination. In Khanna v. Mufg Union Bank, N.A. , No. 19-893, 2019 ...

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What You Need to Know About the New Independent Contractor Laws in New York November 12, 2019

Understanding Your Rights as a Non-Employee In the United States, federal laws protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and unfair employment practices. They are guaranteed certain rights ...

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Does Title VII Ban Employer Discrimination Based on Sexuality? October 16, 2019

Are LGBTQ+ Workers Protected Under the Law? Though many states, including New York, explicitly state that employees may not be discriminated against or fired due to their sexuality, no US laws ...

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House Passes Bill Banning Forced Arbitration October 3, 2019

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act just made it through the House of Representatives on September 20 th , 2019. The move represents a significant milestone for the American working ...

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How Lara Spencer’s Comments About Ballet Demonstrates Implicit Bias September 4, 2019

Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer apologized for her comments about the news that Prince George will be taking in a ballet classes. “The comment I made about dance was insensitive it was stupid ...

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