Race Discrimination at Work Is Unlawful
Legal representation for employees facing unequal treatment, harassment, or retaliation based on race.
Unequal Treatment Based on Race Has Legal Consequences
Race discrimination remains a persistent problem in many workplaces. It can affect hiring, promotions, compensation, evaluations, and termination decisions — and it often appears in subtle but damaging ways. Employees may be subjected to racial stereotypes, denied opportunities, disciplined more harshly than others, or retaliated against for speaking up.
Federal law prohibits discrimination based on race and retaliation against those who oppose discrimination, and employers are required to provide a workplace free from racial bias and hostility. If you believe race played a role in how you were treated at work, you may have legal protections and options.
Our attorneys represent employees who have experienced race discrimination and help them understand whether their rights were violated and how to move forward.
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New York Racial Discrimination Lawyers
Identifying Unlawful Discrimination
Addressing Hostile Work Environments
Responding to Retaliation
Experience With Race Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Race discrimination is not always overt. It may involve the unequal enforcement of workplace rules, exclusion from key projects, lack of advancement opportunities, or disproportionate discipline compared to similarly situated coworkers. Of course, unlawful race discrimination also can play a role in hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion and termination decisions. We help employees evaluate whether workplace decisions were influenced by racial bias rather than legitimate performance or business reasons.
Racially charged comments, stereotypes, or repeated mistreatment can create a hostile work environment, even if no single incident seems severe on its own. When race-based conduct interferes with an employee’s ability to do their job or feel safe at work, it may violate anti-discrimination laws. We assess whether a workplace environment crossed that legal line.
Employees who report race discrimination or participate in investigations may face retaliation, including termination, demotion, reduced responsibilities, or increased scrutiny. Retaliation tied to complaints about racial discrimination is unlawful. We help clients determine whether adverse actions followed protected activity and what legal options may be available.
Wigdor LLP represents employees across industries in race discrimination matters, including claims involving biased employment decisions, racially hostile work environments, and retaliation after complaints. We understand how race discrimination manifests in modern workplaces and how employers attempt to justify conduct that may be unlawful.
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-Employee in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Litigation
“Wigdor was the lawyer behind Cassie Ventura’s explosive 2023 lawsuit accusing Diddy of sex trafficking and assault. Before that, he secured millions in settlements for more than 20 women and men who accused Fox News of sexual harassment, racial discrimination or retaliation. A veteran employment litigator … his past clients also include victims in the Harvey Weinstein scandal and employees across multiple major media companies.”
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-Female Executive in Gender/Pregnancy Discrimination Case against Large Investment Bank
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-Employee in Disability Discrimination Case
“Douglas [Wigdor] is ‘the go-to lawyer in high-profile discrimination cases on Wall Street and in the media’ who is well known for ‘hard-knuckle tactics and aggressive public support of his clients’.”
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How We Help Employees Facing Race Discrimination
If you believe you were treated unfairly at work because of your race — or faced retaliation for raising concerns — you do not have to navigate the situation alone. A confidential review can help you understand whether your rights were violated and what steps may be available.