BACKGROUND

An employee, who had worked for a dental office in Suffolk County for less than a year, found her position terminated approximately 10 days after she disclosed her pregnancy at the workplace. She had depended on her job to help support her family.  Now, a time which should have been full of the anticipation and joy of bringing a new life into the world turned into a nightmare of anxiety and financial distress. Seeking recourse, she decided to turn to Employment Attorney Raymond Nardo for help.

THE CASE

Attorney Nardo took immediate action, filing a charge of discrimination with the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) on behalf of the aggrieved employee. Following a thorough investigation into the pregnancy discrimination charge, and hearings involving testimony from both the employee and the employer, the NYSDHR issued a "probable cause" finding, affirming that discrimination had indeed occurred.  A "probable cause" finding indicates that there is a reasonable belief or likelihood that discrimination has occurred, which then results in a hearing.  Attorney Nardo’s capable handling of the case resulted in a hearing.

THE CONCLUSION

At the hearing, nearly a dozen witnesses testified, undergoing rigorous examination and cross-examination. After careful consideration of the evidence presented by Employment Attorney Raymond Nardo, the Administrative Law Judge delivered a momentous decision, awarding the plaintiff a total sum exceeding $100,000 in damages!

This ruling highlights the vital role of organizations like the NYSDHR in upholding the rights of workers who have been discriminated against, and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of retaining top notch legal counsel when attempting to combat workplace discrimination