I am passionate about standing up for individuals who are facing workplace discrimination and who are in need of a legal advocate.
There is a long list of city, state, and federal laws that protect the workplace rights of individuals. Unfortunately, these rights are too often violated. Our governmental agencies do not proactively enforce our employment laws; our laws require the employee to protect their own legal rights. In this complex area, I’m proud to help my clients obtain fair and equitable results.
This law firm advocates for those who need their rights protected from employers who are not adhering to the law. Unfortunately, employers often care about their own profits more than their employees. An employer’s human resources department has a duty to represent the employer, not you. Too often, employees are viewed as just another resource to be efficiently used. As legal counsel, I help my clients level the playing field.
I represent my clients in the following areas:
◊ Employment Discrimination
◊ Wrongful Termination
◊ Sexual Harassment
◊ Unpaid Overtime or Wages
◊ Americans with Disabilities Act
◊ Severance Agreements
◊ Employment Contracts
I help people who are facing workplace discrimination and need a legal advocate. People in an unjust working environment can feel overwhelmed. This law firm advocates fiercely to protect our clients’ legal rights and redress wrongdoing. This is the foundation of The Nassirpour Law Firm and my own personal beliefs.
I received my law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law where I interned for a Newark criminal court judge and participated in pro bono community outreach.
I am a member of the following bars:
◊ New York state bar
◊ New Jersey state bar
◊ District Court for the Southern District of New York
◊ District Court for the Eastern District of New York
I am also a member of:
◊ The National Employment Lawyers Association
◊ The New York City Bar Association
◊ The New York State Bar Association
◊ New York County Lawyers Association
I was privileged to receive a New York State Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives Honor for “outstanding work and dedicated pro bono service to the New York County Lawyers Association.”
Initial consultations are always free, so don’t worry: give me a call or send me an email.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Tel: 212-256-1979
Email: Shahab@NassirpourLaw.com
4664 County Highway 23
Walton, NY 13856
There are a series of federal laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination. It is illegal to discriminate against someone in every aspect of employment. This means employers are prohibited in taking actions or instituting policies that lead to discriminatory effects in the areas of recruitment, job advertisements, applications, hiring, background checks, job assignments, promotion, pay, benefits, discipline, discharge, disability accommodations, religious accommodations, harassment, or in other terms & conditions of employment.
Simply put, it is illegal for an employer to treat employees differently in the above listed ways based on a protected class. The protected federal classes include:
◊ Gender
◊ Race
◊ Age (over 40)
◊ Disability (physical or mental)
◊ National Origin
◊ Religious Beliefs
◊ Pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions)
◊ Color
◊ Citizenship Status
◊ Veteran Status
◊ Genetic Information
I encourage you to visit the EEOC website for more information regarding your federal rights.
The employment laws and labor standards of New York state protect employees to a greater degree than the federal laws.
In New York state, it is prohibited to discrimination based on:
◊ Sex/Gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions)
◊ National origin
◊ Disability (physical or mental)
◊ Race
◊ Color
◊ Religion
◊ Sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation)
◊ Age (18 and older)
◊ Genetic characteristics
◊ Marital status
◊ Familial status
◊ Gender identity
◊ Lawful recreational activities when not at work
◊ Military status or service
◊ Observance of Sabbath
◊ Political activities
◊ Use of service dog
◊ Prior arrests or criminal accusation
◊ Prior convictions (unless pertinent)
◊ Domestic violence victim status
To learn more about your New York state employment rights, visit the New York State Division of Human Rights.
New York City is a leading jurisdiction for progressive and comprehensive laws to protect employees. New York City’s Human Rights Law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees of a protected class in terms of hiring, firing, work assignments, salary, benefits, promotions, performance evaluations, discipline, or any decisions that affect the terms and conditions of employment.
Protected classes in New York City include:
◊ Gender
◊ Race
◊ Disability
◊ Age
◊ Religion
◊ Citizenship Status
◊ National Origin
◊ Sexual Orientation
◊ Gender Identity
◊ Caregiver
◊ Color
◊ Credit History
◊ Marital or Partnership Status
◊ Pregnancy
◊ Salary History
◊ Unemployment Status
◊ Status as Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking
◊ Arrest or Conviction Record
◊ Status as a Veteran or Active Military Service Member
I invite you to learn more about New York City’s Human Rights Law by visiting their website.
