Real employment law rulings from New York courts — what happened, what the court decided, and why it matters.
Bateman v Montefiore Med. Ctr. (2020 NY Slip Op 02969) Bateman v Montefiore Med. Ctr. 2020 NY Slip Op 02969 Decided on May 21, 2020 Appellate Division, Fir
Castro v. City Univ. of N.Y.Can a probationary employee win a discrimination case just by pointing to tough comments at work? A New York court looked at this question in Castro v. Cit
Doe v. New York City Police Dept.Can years of homophobic harassment at work count as illegal discrimination? A New York court looked at this question in a case involving an NYPD detective.
Domingo v. Avis Budget Group, Inc.Can a lawsuit dismissed in federal court come back to life in state court? This case looks at Stacia Domingo's claims against Avis Budget Group under New Y
Keceli v. Yonkers Racing Corp.In an action, inter alia, to recover damages for employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and unlawful retaliation in violation of Exec
Lee v. Leeds, Morelli & Brown, P.C.Can a lawsuit move forward after a plaintiff dies before the right person takes their place? A New York appeals court answered this question in Lee v. Leed
Makharadze v. OgnibeneCan an employer fire someone right after they ask for medical leave? This New York case looks at disability discrimination and retaliation claims after a h
Moscatelli v. Woodbury Med. Practice, P.C.A nurse practitioner sued his employer for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. New York's appeals court had to decide which claims could move forw
Nazath v. Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Ctr.Can being sick with COVID-19 count as a disability at work? A New York court looked at this question in a case about a nursing home employee who says she w
Niemotko v. Mount St. Mary Coll.Can losing a job stipend count as gender discrimination? A New York court looked at this question in a case involving three college employees and their for
Perez v. Y & M Transp. Corp.Can a manager be sued for 'aiding and abetting' his own discrimination? A New York court answered this question in Perez v. Y & M Transportation Corp. Let'
Reichman v. City of New YorkReichman v City of New York (2020 NY Slip Op 00631) Reichman v City of New York 2020 NY Slip Op 00631 Decided on January 29, 2020 Appellate Division, Secon
Sanderson-Burgess v. City of New YorkCan a city be forced to pay legal fees for an employee accused of workplace misconduct? This New York case looks at that question. It involves an NYPD empl
Shapiro v. State of New YorkCan workplace complaints like heavy workloads or memos count as age discrimination? A New York court looked at this question in Shapiro v. State of New Yor
Sicola v. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.An employee said her negative reviews, lost promotions, and firing were payback for complaints she made. Did the courts agree? Let's look at Sicola v. Cush
Suri v. Grey Global Group, Inc.Suri v Grey Global Group, Inc. (2018 NY Slip Op 05627) Suri v Grey Global Group, Inc. 2018 NY Slip Op 05627 Decided on August 2, 2018 Appellate Division, F
Wang v. Golden Source Capital, Inc.Can an employer be forced to help a job candidate get work authorization? A New York court answered that question in Wang v. Golden Source Capital. Here's
Warmbier v. City of New YorkCan a city worker sue for retaliation without first going through a union grievance process? A New York court answered that question in Warmbier v. City of