Author: Leeds Morelli & Brown: Jeffrey K. Brown
Jeffrey K Brown, Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC
New York State of Appeals Court has greenlighted a $15 million harassment suit against the Sutton Place Restaurant and Bar. The lawsuit was filed 6 years ago by two waitresses who claim their bosses were obnoxious pigs whose constant weight cracks and monitoring of their waistlines made them feel like they were being put on display at a county fair. Plaintiffs Kristen McRedmond and Alexandria Lipton claim that they were terminated from their employment shortly after complaining about an incident in which all the female employees were forcibly weighed. The lawsuit will go to trial later this year. Full article.
Retaliation against an employee for taking action against perceived discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law forbids retaliation when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. It is illegal to fire, demote, harass, or otherwise “retaliate” against people (applicants or employees) because they filed a charge of discrimination, because they complained to their employer about discrimination on the job, or because they participated in an employment discrimination proceeding.
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