Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Denied opportunity of promotion by inside preferential treatmen

I(Asian American) have seniority(16 years) and higher merit(more degrees and experience too)than the one who was handpicked by the School Board when the former principal was forced to resign. The Board kept everything secret from me even though I have been the assistant principal. They secretely offered the position to a teacher(White) who has much less seniority(10 years) and merit, because one of the board member has been very close to the new principal. I feel they denied me the opportunity of promotion by not advertizing the position available.


Asked on 11/22/03, 1:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Albert Van-Lare The Law Office of Albert Van-Lare

Re: Denied opportunity of promotion by inside preferential treatmen

You expressed your situation and how you felt but you did not ask a question. I am going to assume that your question is related to the subject of your correspondence.

It is improper to hire in a public institution in NY without putting the job up for a vacancy posting. I do not have all the facts on your case but it appears to me that issues exist that you may want to explore with a lawyer who knows this area of the law

There is a fitness and merit requirement for appointments in the public sectors in NY.If you would like to know the state of the law in NY on discrimination in public employment you may call me

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Answered on 11/23/03, 12:10 am


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