Hostile Work Environment

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In Chislett v. New York City Department of Education, No. 24-972-cv, 2025 WL 2725669 (2d Cir. Sept. 25, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, inter alia, vacated the lower court’s award of summary judgment on plaintiff’s race-based hostile work environment claim. As it was undisputed that plaintiff subjectively perceived the environment…

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In Brown v. Fat Dough Incorp. doing business as Dominos Pizza, 2025 WL 2663170 (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 17, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of sexual harassment asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision illustrates that even “inappropriate behavior” may fall below…

Read More Title VII Sexual Harassment Claim, Based on “Inappropriate” Comments, Dismissed
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As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer in New York, I’ve heard it all. From whispers in the breakroom to explosive arguments in a manager’s office, the stories of “workplace drama” are as varied as the clients who share them. But here’s the truth: what many people dismiss as mere “drama” can actually be a sign of…

Read More Navigating the Storm: A Plaintiff-Side Employment Lawyer’s Guide to “Workplace Drama”
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In Pullman et al v. Collins et al, No. 24-CV-1383 (KMK), 2025 WL 2673807 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 18, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss a plaintiff’s claim of hostile work environment sexual harassment asserted under the New York State Human Rights Law. From the decision: Next, Defendants argue that Dinsmore has failed…

Read More Sexual Harassment Claim Sufficiently Alleged Under Recently-Amended NYS Human Rights Law, Court Holds
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In Mimitz v. Safe Haven Security Services, LLC, 2025 WL 2650441 (Conn.Super. Sept. 9, 2025), the court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim. From the decision: The defendant moves for summary judgment on the ground that there exists no genuine issue of material fact as to the…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim Dismissed; Alleged “Vulgar” Language Insufficient
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In Garcia v. Westhampton Primary Care, Maria Barlowe, Marie Alessi, and StaffCo of Brooklyn, LLC, 2025 WL 2614945 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 10, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff plausibly alleged a race-based hostile work environment claim ,as well as for a retaliatory hostile work environment, in violation of Title VII of the Civil rights…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Dismissal
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In Varney v. Health Carousel, LLC, Case No. 1:24-cv-624, 2025 WL 2605783 (S.D.Ohio Sept. 9, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s pregnancy/lactation-related hostile work environment constructive discharge claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision underscores that, when evaluating hostile work environment claims, it…

Read More Pregnancy/Lactation-Related Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Dismissal
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New York is a city of ambition, hustle, and incredible opportunity. But for some, the daily grind is made unbearable by a different kind of challenge: workplace bullying. While it’s a pervasive issue across the country, New York’s unique legal landscape offers both hurdles and pathways for those who are targeted. So, what exactly is…

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In Maresca v. Richmond University Medical Center, 22-CV-6636(EK)(MMH), 2025 WL 2482010 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 28, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s religious-based hostile work environment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Maresca alleges that “Mr. Musselwhite, head lawyer for HR” condescendingly told…

Read More Vaccine-Related Religion-Based Title VII Religious-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed
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In Santana v. Shook Hardy & Bacon, 2025 WL 2521193 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 2, 2025), the court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.…

Read More Alleged Unprofessional Treatment Insufficient to State Claims for Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation
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