Legal Question in Discrimination Law in New York

i work in a new york county jail. we bid for shifts by senority. i was told i can only bid certain shifts because i am a female officer. they are not allowing me to bid by senority.


Asked on 12/18/10, 4:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

If you believe that you are qualified for the position then make a formal application (in writing) and if you are denied solely because you are a woman, you may have a case of sex discrimination. The only way out of this for the employer is for them to articulate a sound and lawful reason for denying you the position.

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Answered on 12/23/10, 6:05 am


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