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Affirmative action was created by an executive order from President Lyndon B. Johnson and, in the decades that followed, it was further supported or expanded by both Republican and Democratic administrations.   The goal of affirmative action programs was to encourage diversity in such settings as college campuses and corporate America.

While the primary beneficiaries of affirmative action are African Americans, it also benefits women and the disabled, among other groups.  Despite its lofty goal to promote equality and equal opportunity for our disadvantaged citizens, affirmative action is sometimes considered controversial and viewed as reverse discrimination.

One of the most significant anti-discrimination laws on the books is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and other personal traits.  The law also prohibits discrimination based upon clothing or attire, such as headscarves, as well as physical traits that signal a person is associated with a foreign culture or religion. 

 
Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC fights discrimination in New York

Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC is a New York discrimination law firm that represents people who are negatively impacted by discriminatory practices.  Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC attorneys understand all aspects of discrimination laws in New York, and seek legal remedies for clients through employment mediation or courtroom litigation.  Favorable verdicts and fair settlements can help victims recover from lost compensation or opportunity costs associated with violations of discrimination law in New York.  

Understanding discrimination law in New York City

Federal, state, and New York City discrimination laws prohibit direct and indirect discrimination. Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably because of a personal trait compared with another without that quality.

Indirect discrimination occurs when a selection practice puts minorities at a disadvantage in the hiring process.  This involves setting up arbitrary conditions or requirements, such as height restrictions or standardized testing, without reasonable justification, which violates New York discrimination law.

Affirmative action programs and policies hope to promote the acceptance of certain groups that are somewhat disadvantaged in the workplace and education.   Nevertheless, discrimination continues to occur based on racial bias or unfavorable action against certain groups of minorities.  

Evaluating your discrimination lawsuit in New York

If you believe you have a case that warrants filing a New York discrimination claim or lawsuit, please contact Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC or click on the links below for more information:

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Consult us about New York discrimination laws
If you need an attorney for a case of discrimination in New York City or questions regarding discrimination laws in New York City, please contact Derek T. Smith, Esq. at the law firm of Derek T. Smith Law Group, LLC by calling our toll-free number 1-877-4NYLAWS today.

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