Employment Law
At SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC, we stand up for employees who have experienced injustice in the workplace. Our firm handles a full range of employment law matters from discrimination and harassment to retaliation and wrongful termination. We combine aggressive advocacy with compassionate client care to ensure every worker’s rights are fully protected.
Clients often come to our firm during some of the most difficult moments of their careers. Our team listens with care, speaks with honesty, and fights with purpose. Our approach blends deep compassion with sharp legal skill, ensuring you’ll have a dedicated advocate committed to protecting your rights and restoring your peace of mind.
Workplace Discrimination
No employee should face unequal treatment because of who they are. We represents clients who have experienced discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics under New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
We pursue justice through negotiation, litigation, and administrative actions before the EEOC and NYC Commission on Human Rights.
Workplace Harassment
At SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC, we believe everyone deserves a safe and respectful workplace. Harassment is not only unacceptable it’s unlawful. Our firm advocates for employees who have endured offensive, hostile, or retaliatory treatment at work.
What Constitutes Workplace Harassment
Harassment may include verbal abuse, intimidation, unwanted advances, visual or written harassment, or retaliatory conduct that creates a hostile work environment. Under New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), employees are protected from harassment based on:
- Race, color, or national origin
- Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
- Religion or creed
- Age, disability, or pregnancy
- Marital status or other protected characteristics
Our Approach
We take a thorough, strategic approach investigating your claims, gathering evidence, and holding employers accountable. Whether through internal complaints, administrative filings, or court litigation, we fight to ensure your story is heard and justice is served.
Your Rights
You have the right to report harassment without fear of retaliation. If your employer failed to act or participated in the misconduct, we’ll pursue compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and punitive damages when warranted.
Contact SL Nelson Law Firm today to discuss your workplace harassment case in confidence.
Workplace Sexual Assault
Workplace sexual assault is a devastating violation of personal safety and trust. We provide confidential, trauma-informed legal representation to survivors seeking accountability and justice.
What Is Workplace Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault or coercion at work can involve unwanted touching, sexual comments, exposure, or forced acts whether committed by a supervisor, coworker, or client. These actions are criminal and actionable under both New York State Human Rights Law and federal laws.
Our Commitment
We approach every case with compassion and resolve. Our firm works to protect survivors from retaliation, guide them through reporting procedures, and pursue both civil and criminal remedies when appropriate. We collaborate with investigators and advocate for comprehensive relief, including:
- Compensation for emotional and psychological harm
- Lost income or career setbacks
- Protective orders and confidentiality protections
Why Choose SL Nelson Law Firm
Our firm’s founder, Stephanie L. Nelson, is a former prosecutor who understands the sensitivity and complexity of sexual assault cases. We fight tirelessly to ensure our clients are protected, believed, and empowered throughout the process.
You don’t have to face this alone. Contact SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC for a confidential consultation.
Wrongful Termination
Losing your job can be devastating especially when it happens for unlawful reasons. At SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC, we fight for employees who have been wrongfully terminated in violation of state or federal employment laws.
What Is Wrongful Termination?
In New York, most employment is “at-will,” but there are crucial exceptions. A termination may be unlawful if it occurs because of:
- Discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or other protected classes
- Retaliation for reporting harassment, discrimination, or safety violations
- Whistleblowing or exercising protected workplace rights
- Breach of employment contract or implied covenant of good faith
Our Representation
Our firm investigates every aspect of your termination — reviewing communications, performance history, and employer conduct — to identify violations and build a strong case for compensation, reinstatement, or settlement.
We file claims under federal statutes like Title VII, ADA, and FMLA, as well as New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws, ensuring full protection of your rights.
Why Clients Choose Us
We combine aggressive legal strategy with compassionate advocacy. SL Nelson Law Firm ensures that employers are held accountable when they violate the law or betray professional ethics.
If you’ve been wrongfully terminated, you don’t have to face it alone. Schedule a consultation today.
