Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination means mistreating a job applicant, contractor, or employee because of their race, gender, age, disability, religion, or another protected category.
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NYC Employment Lawyers
Experience That Delivers Results
Have you experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation at work? Charles Joseph is an employment lawyer with a track record of success — his firm has recovered over $200 million for clients.
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- A Proven Track Record
- Fighting for Workers
- Available When You Need Us
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- Missing critical filing deadlines while searching for representation
- Facing corporate legal teams without the right advocate
- Accepting a settlement without understanding your legal options
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Answers
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Accountability
Hold your employer accountable for wage theft, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unlawful termination.
$200+ million recovered
Charles Joseph and his firm, Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP, have recovered over $200,000,000 for clients.
- Free consultations
- 20+ years of experience
“The best in breed” among NYC employment lawyers, praised for the “doggedness with which they pursued relief for their clients.”
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$16 million
International Financial Services Firm
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$8.5 million
Large Events Venue
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$7.5 million
Healthcare Corporation
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$5.25 million
Well-Known Restaurateur
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Every case has unique facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Stand Up for Your Rights at Work
Have you experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation at work? What about wrongful termination or a hostile work environment? An employment lawyer can help protect your rights.
Federal judges have praised the firm as “the best in breed” among NYC employment lawyers, pointing to the “doggedness with which they pursued relief for their clients.”
Major Practice Areas
Wage Theft
Wage theft means not paying workers for their labor. It includes paying less than minimum wage, stealing tips, not paying overtime, and requiring off-the-clock work. Wage theft costs workers an estimated $50 billion a year.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other harassment of a sexual nature at work.
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Retaliation
Workplace retaliation happens when an employer punishes their employee for complaining about discrimination or harassment, filing a wage theft claim, or acting as a whistleblower.
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Hostile Work Environment
When offensive behavior, harassment, or hostile conduct affects your ability to work, it can qualify as a hostile work environment.
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Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination means firing an employee for an illegal reason, such as an act of discrimination or retaliation.
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About Charles Joseph
Charles Joseph is an employment lawyer in NYC with over two decades of experience. He founded Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP, an NYC law firm that has recovered over $200 million for clients, and established Working Now and Then — a legal resource that helps workers understand their rights and protects them from discrimination, sexual harassment, wage theft, and other employment violations.
We connect workers with employment lawyers and offer free consultations. More about Charles →
“These are the people who care about the working class. And fight for their rights. Even when all hope seems lost.”
What Clients Say About Charles Joseph
“Key to the success of our case”
Charles has been on point with regards to decisions that were key to the success of our case. He’s incredibly smart and good at what he does. His experience and familiarity with law in New York City is astounding.
“Smart and strong advocate for your rights”
Charles Joseph is a smart and skilled attorney who will fight for your rights. If you feel like you are just one individual fighting against a large corporation, Charles will be by your side to help you state your case and win.
“Legal, personal, and beyond”
Charles Joseph is above all a decent, caring, and wonderful human being. His approach to a client’s problem extends beyond legal into a personal touch that I have not seen in other legal representation. I feel comfortable, cared for, and confident.
How It Works
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Tell Your Story
Share what happened during a free, confidential consultation. We take the time to understand the details.
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Straightforward Feedback
We carefully assess your circumstances and provide a detailed explanation of whether they may meet the criteria for pursuing legal action.
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Take Action
If your matter warrants moving forward, we will discuss the steps in the legal process and how we can best assist you.
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