Law Offices of Dennis R. Swanson
Employment Law & Unemployment Claims
Unfortunately, everyone knows someone who has been a victim of harassment or discrimination while they were just trying to do their job.
Despite the great strides made in the past few decades sexual harassment, safety violations, retaliation, wage theft, and discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, religion, and disability status are unfortunately still everyday occurrences in the modern workplace.
If you believe that you have been harassed, treated unfairly, or needlessly put at risk by your employer or co-workers, don't wait - reach out today
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More commonly, employees who are let go or forced to resign are sometimes challenged by their former employer when they attempt to claim the unemployment insurance benefits to which they are entitled. We can help by reviewing your individual situation, helping you formulate a winning strategy, and representing you at hearings and before the Unemployment Appeals Board if necessary. Having experienced representation can protect you from civil penalties and having to repay benefits already received.
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While your human resources department may claim that they are there to help you, and may be able to resolve these issues to your satisfaction, they ultimately answer to the company and will do whatever it takes - in some cases including further victimization of you, the employee - to resolve your problem in the manner that is most convenient for them.
We'll work for you, and no one else, according to your priorities.
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Learn more about deadlines for filing a discrimination complaint in NYS.