Sykes & Associates
Protecting And Enforcing Employee Rights
Our employment lawyers have over 20 years of combined experience fighting for aggrieved employees. Your case will be treated with the utmost attention and dedication that it deserves. We represent individuals facing the following types of workplace problems:
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment
Retaliation
Age Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
We Will Seek Compensation On
Your Behalf
At Sykes & Associates, our employment litigation attorneys believe in upholding justice on behalf of our clients while working towards obtaining maximum compensation for their lost wages, emotional distress, lost benefits, and more. According to the EEOC, victims of workplace discrimination are within their rights to pursue compensation for damages they suffered as a result. These damages may include:
Loss of income, both current and future
Medical expenses if applicable
Mental anguish
Out-of-pocket expenses related to looking for a job
Pain and suffering and inconvenience
Loss of enjoyment in life
Psychological trauma
Legal fees (e.g., reimbursement for attorney’s fees, court fees, and expert witness fees)
What Should I do If I Have Been a Victim of Employment Discrimination
If you have been discriminated against, you have many legal options. However, your first and most critical step should be to call an experienced employment lawyer. Employment discrimination matters are quite complex, very fact specific and stressful. An experienced lawyer can guide you through the process, advise you of your rights and the law, and develop a plan forward.
What we Do
The following are some legal actions we can take against your employer or former employer after a discriminatory act has taken place:
File an administrative charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
File a lawsuit in Federal Court
File a lawsuit in Municipal or State Court
Report the incident(s) to the New York City Commission on Human Rights
Report the incident(s) to the New York State Division of Human Rights
Let one of our qualified employment discrimination attorneys help you decide on which legal path to pursue. We treat every client as an individual, not a case number. Our employment lawyers want to ensure you get every single protection the law affords.