New York Employment Attorneys Blog

A FDNY electrician, Gary Seabrook, has come forward with claims that a noose was placed in his work locker last Thursday. This shocking treatment comes after Seabrook had filed a complaint with the Division of Human rights alleging numerous instances of racial discrimination against blacks within his office, and that the FDNY had passed over black electricians routinely for promotions and overtime hours.

The FDNY has been a source of numerous discrimination complaints in hiring and in treatment of employees. However, this incident is particularly troubling in that this action is designed to threaten, retaliate and intimidate someone willing to stand up to discrimination. Read more on Seabrook's case here.

A lawsuit has been filed against the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation by a former female wealth manager. Rochelle Cohen, who had been with the bank in her role for over ten years, was terminated after the company said her position had been eliminated.

Cohen had managed funds totaling over $200 million for a portfolio of over 80 clients during her time working for the Bank of New York. In her suit, she says that she always received excellent evaluations and that her performance was exemplary. Further, the complaint states that she continually complained of unfair treatment. For example, Cohen made numerous complaints that younger male employees were getting paid more than her. She was also passed up for numerous promotions while others were promoted ahead of her.

This combination of both age and sex discrimination is particularly troubling for the area bank. A spokesperson for the bank declined to comment. For more on gender discrimination, check out the video below:

A former woman's college basketball player at powerhouse Syracuse University has come forward accusing her former coach of sexual harassment. The player, Lynnae Lampkins, has accused her coach of inappropriate touching, comments and incessant text messages. In a statement Lampkins claimed that this is the reason that she would not be returning to the Big East team.

Now, the Department of Education's Civil Rights is investigating these complaints against the coach Quentin Hillsman. Lampkins claimed that she was uncomfortable with chest bumps and butt slaps, common practice in male sports. Lampkins claimed she also received a text message saying "I love you, I miss you, I can't wait to see you". Coach Hillsman claims that the text was sent in the off-season to many of his returning players from the previous season.

Syracuse University has allowed Lampkins to keep her scholarship while at the University, but has thrown its support behind the Coach. Syracuse has stated that they have conducted their own investigation into Hillsman's behavior, and has found no cause for action or discipline.

This incident highlights the expanding nature of sexual harassment that occurs on college campuses. While there may not be an employment situation as we are used to seeing, there are many other things at stake including scholarship money along with the right to attend school without being threatened or harassed. Read more on college sexual harassment on our site here