Umoh Law Firm represents employees in every sector: private companies, nonprofits, and government. Whoever your employer is, you have strong protections against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower retaliation. The rules for enforcing them depend on who you work for.
Private-Sector Employees
Who we represent
Employees of private companies, from small businesses to large corporations.
Nonprofit staff, including healthcare, social services, and education organizations.
Private schools and universities.
Managers and executives, as well as hourly and salaried workers.
What you should know
Private employees in New York are protected by federal law, the New York State Human Rights Law, and, if you work in the city, the New York City Human Rights Law, one of the strongest in the country. Most State and City claims can be brought within three years, but some agency deadlines are shorter, and federal charges must be filed with the EEOC within 300 days.
If your employer offers a severance agreement, have it reviewed before you sign. It usually gives up your legal claims.
Public-Sector Employees
Who we represent
New York City agency employees, including the NYC Department of Education.
New York State agency employees.
Employees of counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts.
Employees of public authorities and other government bodies.
Deadlines against the government can be very short
When you sue a government employer, special deadlines and notice rules often apply. Depending on the employer and the type of claim, you may need to serve a written notice of claim within as little as 90 days or three months. Challenges to some agency decisions, such as certain discipline and termination decisions, must be brought within four months. These rules are strictly enforced, and a missed deadline usually can't be fixed later.
Public employees also have their own whistleblower protections under the Civil Service Law.
If you work for any government employer, call us as soon as something happens.
Talk to an employment lawyer today
Every case depends on its facts and deadlines. Call (718) 360-0527 or contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
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