Fight for Your Rights in Your Organization
You relocate to New York, a melting pot of all religions and nationalities for your new job. If in spite of doing good work and being the most qualified person, you face daily harassment on the grounds of your religion, you are a victim of discrimination. The Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on religion, national origin, race, color, or sex. In such a situation, you need to consult an experienced NY employment attorney.
If you have taken the matter to HR and you still face issues regarding your safety, you should consult your company handbook to assess the next steps you can take. Although NY employment law states that handbooks need not be provided to the employees, it is always a best practice for companies to do so. The handbooks can contain employee policies and procedures. Of course, not all companies have handbooks.
Bottom line: if you have any legal questions or need help dealing with employment issues in your organization, you need to get in touch with an experienced employment attorney, one who can handle cases related to religious or other types of discrimination in the workplace.
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