# Long Island Employment Lawyer | Free Consultation **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. What is Employment Law? 2. Employment Discrimination in New York 3. Employment Law in New York 4. Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Laws 5. How a Quid Pro Quo Situation Can Arise 6. Retaliation 7. New York and Federal Laws Prohibit Retaliation in the Workplace 8. Protect Your Rights by Consulting an Employment Lawyer 9. Need Assistance? 10. Our Reviews # Employment Lawyer in Long Island Long Island Attorneys Protect Your Rights by Consulting an Employment Lawyer ## What is Employment Law? Employment law is designed to protect you when you go to work each day and punish those who engage in employment discrimination. You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. In fact, it is required by Federal, State, and New York City laws. This covers a wide range of actions, including: - Sexual Harassment - Retaliation - Overtime, Wage and Hours Claims - Non-compete and Employment Agreements For a free legal consultation with a Criminal Defense lawyer serving Long Island, call [(800) 469-7429](tel:+18004697429) ## Employment Discrimination in New York At Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, our attorneys are experienced in representing clients across Long Island in employment-related matters. We understand the stress and emotional devastation that often come with being subjected to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and unfair compensation at work. We dedicate our practice to helping the victims of discriminatory and unfair employment practices obtain the legal remedies they deserve. We offer professional and personalized legal services to our clients and pride ourselves on taking the time to listen to those we represent to fully understand their needs. Long Island Employment Lawyer Near Me [(800) 469-7429](tel:+18004697429) ## Employment Law in New York The law provides a number of remedies to workers who suffer from illegal and unfair employment practices. Available damages may include back and front pay, reinstatement, money for pain, suffering, and emotional injuries, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees. We are also experienced in representing clients in disputes concerning employment agreements such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements. ![Lawyer and clients at a table](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EKJ2Picture2.jpg) [Click to contact](https://ekjlaw.com/contact-us/) our criminal defense lawyers today ## **Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Laws** Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the primary law under which federal discrimination lawsuits are filed. This law prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on sex, race, religion, and national origin. At the state level, the New York Human Rights Law also bars employers from discriminating against workers. These laws additionally protect workers from being retaliated against for complaining about perceived discrimination. The New York City Human Rights Law offers the most protection to employees discriminated against in the workplace. Sexual harassment is recognized as a form of sex discrimination. That includes unwanted sexual advances, requesting sexual favors, sending sexual texts or emails, sexually motivated physical actions, as well as other physical or verbal conduct that is sexual in nature. Quid pro quo sexual harassment covers situations in which a supervisor tries to get a worker to accept sexual advances in exchange for a tangible employment action, such as a promotion or to avert the threat of being fired. A sexually hostile work environment refers to circumstances in which sexually harassing conduct is so severe and pervasive that it creates a hostile workplace. This category encompasses a broad array of behavior, such as repeated sexual innuendo and other off-color remarks, unwelcome touching, or pornographic displays, along with leering, whistling, or other suggestive actions. The law prohibits employer retaliation against an employee who complains about sexual harassment, overtime, and wage & hour claims non-compete & employment agreement. Complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](https://ekjlaw.com/contact-us/) now ## **How a Quid Pro Quo Situation Can Arise** The phrase “quid pro quo” literally means giving something in return for something else. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has used this phrase in the context of gender discrimination for situations when someone in a workplace asks an employee to provide sexual favors in return for favorable employment decisions. Both the victim and the perpetrator of quid pro quo conduct can be of either sex, and they can be of the same sex as each other. Also, any person who is affected by the conduct can bring a claim, even if the victim does not. Unwanted sexual advances or requests for sex can come from either supervisors or co-workers. Some people assume that quid pro quo conduct happens only when actual sexual intercourse is involved, but this is not true. Any request seeking an employee to engage in inappropriate sexual behavior, whether explicit or implicit, may suffice to support a sexual harassment claim under a quid pro quo argument. Similarly, a variety of threats or inducements can serve as the basis for these claims. Perhaps the most obvious quid pro quo situation happens when a supervisor demands an employee to provide him or her with sexual favors to grant a promotion. But this conduct also extends to decisions taken to fire, demote, refuse to promote, or otherwise retaliate against a worker who has refused unwanted sexual advances. Sometimes these patterns develop into widespread gender discrimination because one gender or the other is consistently favored or disfavored for promotion, depending on whether employees of that gender grant or refuse requests for sexual favors. You do not need to prove that you incurred financial losses to pursue a quid pro quo claim. Since the conduct itself is illegal, you simply need to focus on proving that it happened and that you rejected it. An employee who has been subjected to this form of sexual harassment should focus on keeping detailed records of what happened. Crucial evidence can come from emails, instant messages, text messages, or other internal documents at your place of employment. These are important because quid pro quo conduct rarely has witnesses other than the victim and the perpetrator. Together with the dates and times of the incidents, these documents can help establish both that the conduct happened and that you told the person engaging in the conduct that it was unwelcome. ## **Retaliation** You might feel reluctant to file a claim against your employer or someone in your workplace. Employees often are reluctant to pursue a discrimination lawsuit because they depend on their job to keep their home, care for their family, and meet other basic needs. While it is understandable to fear losing your job, your employer is not permitted to fire you as revenge for your suing them or reporting them for discriminatory conduct. If your employer does take revenge against you in this situation, you should consult a New York retaliation attorney at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye for guidance on how to proceed. Our firm can help you protect your right to be free from retaliation for taking action against employment discrimination. ## **New York and Federal Laws Prohibit Retaliation in the Workplace** The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wants to encourage workers to file complaints about discrimination that affects their places of employment. Therefore, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that employees who file claims with the EEOC may not be subjected to retaliation by employers. There are three main components that a worker needs to show in a retaliation case: - The worker engaged in protected activity to help curb discrimination - The employer took an adverse action against the employee - The protected activity caused the adverse action Adverse actions can extend beyond simply terminating employment. An employee can file a retaliation claim based on a demotion, a refusal to promote, or even the denial of certain employment benefits. For example, the employer might have passed over the employee who filed an EEOC complaint when other workers in his or her job received pay raises. Any sort of different treatment that disadvantaged the worker involved in the protected activity may be sufficient to establish an adverse action. The most complex section of this process consists of showing causation. There are many potential reasons other than retaliation for an employer to take an adverse action toward an employee. Employers usually try to argue that they took these actions because of legitimate business reasons related to job performance. To prove otherwise, a worker should look for any documents or other direct evidence suggesting that retaliation caused the adverse action, as well as circumstantial evidence showing that other similarly situated employees were treated better. If you cannot show a specific adverse action, you still may be able to pursue a retaliation claim under New York City’s Human Rights Act. Sometimes employment retaliation can emerge in forms that are more subtle than simply firing or demoting somebody, or even denying them a pay raise. The Human Rights Act holds employers accountable for retaliation in any manner, whether or not it consists of any specific action or leads to an adverse change in conditions of employment. A claim that may not succeed under the federal Civil Rights Act thus may have a stronger chance of success under this city law. ## Protect Your Rights by Consulting an Employment Lawyer If you have been affected by sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in your workplace, you should contact a New York employment discrimination attorney at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye to discuss the situation. Our firm has advised individual employees in evaluating whether they have a claim and helping them pursue the justice they deserve in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all five boroughs of New York City. [Contact us](https://ekjlaw.com/contact-us/) today to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys from our Westbury, New York office. ## Need Assistance? ## Our Reviews ``` Posted on Google Nellie April 27, 2026 Very caring and has helped me and my family in many ways. Posted on Google David May 28, 2025 Thank you to Larry Krasin, Paul Edelman, and Monica Becker for handling my real estate transaction with perfection. This was a complicated sale of my deceased brother's Co-Op, and Ms. Becker handled it with incredible knowledge and professionalism, working above and beyond for us. Several complicated issues were handled with ease, making a stressful time very smooth. Thanks again Edelman, Krasin & Jaye and your awesome staff! Posted on Google Martha February 8, 2025 First and foremost, I would like to thank God for allowing me to stand strong and granting me the strength and wisdom over these past two weeks during my final trial at the Nassau County Court in Mineola, New York. I am incredibly grateful to Sal Anthony Spano, a remarkable, intelligent, and dedicated attorney who fought tirelessly for justice on my behalf. Although he wasn’t involved in my case from the beginning, he quickly caught up, reviewing every piece of evidence and all the paperwork that had accumulated over the years. His ability to understand my case, listen to my concerns, and take decisive action in such a short period was nothing short of outstanding. In just a few months, he accomplished more than what had been achieved in years. His professionalism, dedication, and knowledge were instrumental in securing the maximum compensation. I will always refer him and share how brilliant he is. He kept me informed every step of the way, showing unparalleled commitment and transparency. My deepest respect and gratitude go to him. Special thanks to the law firm EKJ - Edelman, Krasin, Jaye & Spano, Injury Attorneys, located at 7001 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, for defending me against false accusations and ensuring my rights were upheld. They fought for justice and compensation for the financial damages I endured over seven long years. I am also thankful for the compensation awarded for the humiliation caused by the defendant party, whose doctors attempted to minimize my suffering and recommended that I cover my own medical expenses for the next 35 years. A special mention to Lawrence Krasin for taking my case and seeking justice for this "Celebrity Nanny" who was brutally assaulted while working. I am also grateful to my former employers, who supported me and recommended this prestigious firm. Thank you, Greg Zucker and family. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my doctors — Edward Wile, Joseph Weinstein, Daniel Kohane, Catholic Health Physical Therapy, Dr. Winnick, Dr. Escobar, and all the healthcare professionals who stood by me throughout my journey toward health and recovery. To my daughter, my family, friends, and everyone who believed in me and supported me until the very end, I am deeply thankful. To my confused fans who were misled by false accusations, I appreciate your understanding. As I step into this new chapter of life, I confidently declare that God truly loves me. He has shown me once again that I am capable of overcoming anything. Nothing is impossible for me now. I am proud of who I am because I believe in myself. I am incredibly blessed, and I cannot fully express to the world how justice has finally been served. Posted on Google Lucy August 10, 2024 In October 2018, I was a pedestrian in a car accident. Thank God, I was able to walk away from it. However, I did sustain injuries and was out of work for a long period of time. Through a recommendation, I contacted the Law Office of Edelman, Krasin and Jaye for guidance and advice. After a home visit to discuss the particulars of the accident, I was soon thereafter contacted by the office of EKJ and frankly, I hit the jackpot. The paralegal on the other end of the phone, whose name is Rosemarie, was just the person I needed. I probably asked hundreds of questions and for every answer she gave me, I had hundreds more to ask. But for Rosemarie, that was just fine. She let me talk. Her caring and patience was remarkable. She was able to read me as a person, and not just a client. There were countless phone calls, emails, appointments, paperwork, as well as many fears and tears. My wonderful paralegal got me through all of it. When there was despair and confusion and I picked up the phone, in no more than an hour (sometimes less), there she was. Rosemarie called me before and after my surgery and even remembered my birthdays. After surgery, beautiful flowers were at my doorstep. We became client/friends and I grew to love her. After five years, and many court appointments with very talented attorneys, my case actually went to trial. This was something that Rosemarie knew I was terrified of. As a matter of fact, we giggled about it many times. But the time had come and once again, she was the one that got me through it. In the end, I received a very fair settlement through the hard work, professionalism, and “never give up“ attitude of so many at EKJ. I was touched by so many attorneys, including some of the partners, and everyone was amazing. I was treated with respect and dignity and compassion for five years. I would like to give a special thank you to my attorney at trial, Colin Rathje, who did a fabulous job. Colin worked very hard for me and kept me up-to-date on everything that was happening in the courtroom, which is not an easy thing to do. He was so caring and solid and tough. In the end, decisions needed to be made. He explained everything to me and guided me to a good and just decision. I will always appreciate your hard work and effort. Thank you, my friend. Thank you to all the staff at the law firm of Edelman, Krasin and Jaye. They certainly helped me in my time of need and I would always recommend this law firm to others. GREAT JOB! Posted on Google David July 26, 2024 If you are In any need of legal assistance this is the firm to go to! Step by step they put your well being first. No rushing In any step of the process. Alan Z was amazing and was always in communication with me. Making sure I was notified of Any changes / updates with my case. Absolute Profesionals who I will be referring many people to! Posted on Google Jewel January 28, 2024 Wonderful and caring lawyers and most importantly, people. Extremely grateful to Mr. Eon and Mr. Daniel for their support. Wish them both and this law firm the very best in their future endeavors! Thank you! Posted on Google Tyler August 28, 2023 Worked with Aaron Fine on my personal injury case and while it’s nothing anyone ever would want to go through, Arron was very helpful and empathetic the entire process. He was always was to answer questions and helped guide me through the process. Would highly recommend. Posted on Google Marquita June 21, 2023 I had an awesome lawyer by the name of Joe Donnelly. He helped me through my journey with so much patience and determination. I truly appreciate him and could not have asked for a better person to fight my case. Thank you. Posted on Google Natan June 13, 2023 After getting into a car accident Aaron Fine helped me every step of the way through my case. He’s very knowledgeable in the field of Personal Injury Law and was available for questions whenever I needed. I highly recommend Aaron to anyone who’s looking for a personal injury lawyer. Posted on Google Mark April 3, 2023 From the minute I met with Alan Zarate and explained my incident I knew I was in the right hands. Alan and the team did everything to help me out with my motor vehicle accident. They kept me well informed through the entire process. Randee was awesome in following up to make sure there was always an open line of communication and always helped me when I had any questions or issues. I would highly recommend Edelman Krasin and Jaye to any in need of an attorney. Thank you guys! Posted on Google Tracey January 9, 2023 I can't say enough about the professional, caring service I received from Carissa Taffel & Randee Pollenz. I knew from day one that I made the right choice. They kept me informed through the whole process and I was very happy with the settlement I received. If you need representation, look no further. Posted on Google Nike November 15, 2022 I will say this, Sal Spano was my attorney and from the beginning he spoke, showed up and advised me in a way that was real and concise. He had my best interest at heart, always speaking with integrity, while having the hard conversations of what "was possible" & "what was not". Never overstating but always agile and able to change courses when I requested. When a lawyer says listen to me, I have your best interest at heart and want you to get what you deserve, what is fair while never over promising settlement amounts, but promising to do his best. He will go at your pace, but also know when to speed up to slow down to support your case. He is also extra friendly and funny. I want compliment his Staff " Christine & Yesenia" I can not forget you. How quickly you respond to my emails and phone calls. If you are injured and need a Lawyer and Law Firm on your side. I will from this day on recommend EKJ "Sal Spano". Posted on Google Husnain July 1, 2022 Aaron is the best. My friend had an injury I was told by a fellow to visit him. Got the best case! Easiest simple process ever. Thank you. Highly recommend, very professional and understanding, and genuine. Ask for one mile, he goes 100 for you Posted on Google Ivan June 13, 2022 Please understand when you want to work and deal with the best but also a very successful legal team this is the people you have to move forward with. The endless amount of reassurance of dealing with these amazing people in the office is what made my experience very amazing. I wish I can give ample amounts of compliments for this business. Thank you endlessly to the legal team of EKJ , especially Aaron , Deon and Christine for making my experience AMAZING. 100000/10 Posted on Google Donna June 2, 2022 To say that my family and I are incredibly grateful, thankful and blessed for the entire team at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC is an understatement! From the moment Larry Krasin walked through our door and sat at our kitchen table, during one of the most traumatic times in our lives, we felt like family had come to our rescue! Fast forward six years later and that same professionalism, attention, genuine care and concern still exists! The entire team at every turn is there for you navigating, guiding, supporting and advising. Truly, don’t know where we would be without them! Posted on Google Bill April 18, 2022 If you are looking for a group of lawyers who will treat you like old friends and look out for you like they would their own.. this is the place to go! I cannot recommend this place more. Even after your case they want to make sure you have everything you need at your disposal to walk away feeling like you were taken care of and your needs were met. I never felt like I was a nuisance or not their top priority and that makes all the difference to me. I hope any other client who walks through their door gets the same amazing one on one experience that I received. From top legal advice to general life experience, these guys (and gals!) know it all. Cannot express how much they have changed my life, will recommend for years to come. Thanks again! Posted on Google Jennifer April 18, 2022 Joe was kind and compassionate throughout the entire process. I would recommend him to anyone! Posted on Google Elfriede March 10, 2022 Dear Mr. Bota, Thank you so much for representing me during the Arbitration hearing. I had quite a bit of anxiety prior to the hearing. However, you assured me and prepared me well and lessend my anxiety. As the judge remarked for attorneys and judges - it's just another day at work..not so for clients. Your calm and caring manner allowed me to conduct myself appropriately. Clearly your professionalism resulted in an excellent outcome. Thank you very much. Should I ever have the need for an attorney I would certainly not hesitate and call on you. If you would please be so kind and thank Carissa Taffel and Aaron Fine, as well as Alana Stiglianese for always cheerfully and promptly answering questions and concern. Gratefully, Elfriede Abramson Posted on Google Anie February 7, 2022 I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle and very seriously injured. We hired Larry Krasin while I was still in the hospital on the recommendation of a family member and couldn’t be happier with how the case was handled. Larry, Kara and everyone else we interacted with in the firm were consummate professionals who knew exactly what to expect each step of the way. They were extremely capable, took care of everything and answered all our questions. This accident was horrible. My recovery took over a year and involved multiple surgeries. It was scary and awful and throughout it all, I was in such good hands with this firm. The peace of mind they gave me was priceless. They also got us a very nice settlement in the end. I highly recommend Edelman, Krasin & Jaye Posted on Google Louis January 12, 2022 My fiance and I recently purchased our first home and Monica Becker was absolutely incredible!! We had a very complicated situation come up and she handled it better than I could have asked for. We could have lost the house but her negotiation skills allowed us to close on time with a great deal. She was extremely responsive, helpful, professional, and I knew that she deeply cared about our well-being. I couldn't recommend EKJ enough. Larry & Paul run a wonderful firm! 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