Employment Discrimination

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In Niemotko v. Mount St. Mary Coll., 2025 NY Slip Op 04658 (N.Y. App. Div. 2 Dept. Aug. 13, 2025), the court, inter alia, affirmed the summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim asserted under the New York State Human Rights Law. From the decision: A plaintiff claiming a hostile work environment animated…

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In Smith v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 2025 WL 2403042 (D.Conn. Aug. 19, 2025), the court granted the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration of plaintiff’s sex-based hostile work environment claim under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the court held that plaintiff’s claims did not implicate the protections of the Ending of…

Read More Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment Not Plausibly Alleged, EFAA Did Not Apply, Arbitration Compelled
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In Dupray v. NY Loft, LLC and Ana Sternberg, Civil Action No. 25-229, 2025 WL 2393375 (D.N.J. August 18, 2025), the court denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim asserted under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). From the decision: Defendants move to dismiss Plaintiff’s NJLAD hostile work environment claim. “Claims…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Claim, Based on Display of Sexually Graphic Photograph, Survives Dismissal
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In Kennedy v. Ceva Logistics U.S., Ing., No. 3:23-cv-01362, 2025 WL 2231049 (M.D.Tenn. Aug. 5, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of race-based hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As to the element of “severity”, the court explained: CEVA attempts…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Survives Summary Judgment; Evidence Included Alleged Use of N-Word & Slave-Related Comment
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In Tardiff v. Laborers International Union of North American Local Union 609 et al, 2025 WL 2374000 (D.Mass. Aug. 15, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged sexual harassment under Massachusetts state law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Ms. Tardiff has alleged that Mr.…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claims Survive Dismissal; Allegations Include Disparaging Comments and Brandishing Firearm
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In Mofrad v. United Parcel Service, Inc., Case No. 23-cv-01899-AMO, 2025 WL 2308492 (N.D.Cal. Aug. 11, 2025), the court denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of sexual harassment under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). This decision is interesting, in that it arises from a scenario involving allegations by a male…

Read More Sexual Harassment Claim, Arising From Alleged Harassment of Male by Female Subordinate, Survives Summary Judgment
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In Choudhury v. Northwell Health, Inc., 23-cv-01406 (NCM) (SIL), 2025 WL 2300220 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 8, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of race, religion, and national origin based hostile work environment asserted under the New York State Human Rights Law. Notably, the court initially granted defendants’ motion…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Summary Judgment Under NYS Human Rights Law (But Not Title VII)
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Being fired is an incredibly stressful and confusing experience, especially when you believe the termination was unfair or illegal. It’s a moment when emotions run high, and it can be difficult to think clearly. However, the actions you take (or don’t take) immediately following your termination can significantly impact your ability to pursue a legal…

Read More A Practical Guide for NYC Workers: What to Do (and Not to Do) After Being Fired Unfairly
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In Duff v. Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, No. 659884/2024, 2025 WL 1907934, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 32619(U) (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County July 10, 2025), the court held that plaintiff did not have a viable breach of contract claim – in light of his “at will” employment status – his age discrimination claims…

Read More At-Will Employee Fails to State Breach of Contract Claim, But Age Discrimination Claims Survive
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In King v. Koch AG & Energy Solutions, LLC, CIVIL ACTION No. 25-1017-KHV, 2025 WL 2106828 (D.Kan. July 28, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the court considered the effect on plaintiff’s…

Read More Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Sufficiently Alleged Under New “Muldrow” Standard
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