Women’s Workplace Rights Advocate.
With over 20 years of experience as a civil rights attorney, Jack Tuckner has represented clients in New York City and the surrounding areas, founding Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP, a progressive NYC law firm dedicated to the empowerment of women in the workplace.
Menopause, Pregnancy, Gender Discrimination, Pay Disparity, Sex Harassment
Recognized for his outstanding work in all of the fields above, Jack has been named a Super Lawyer for the past fourteen years, placing him among the top 5% of New York labor and employment attorneys. In addition to his legal practice, he frequently shares his expertise with national media outlets and participates in local grassroots events.
PRACTICE AREAS: How We Can Help
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Menopause
Many women never mention menopause while at work, even if they're having these embarrassing and significant symptoms, they don't reveal these symptoms because they don't want to be viewed as less competent, and discussing menopause may even threaten their job security, while greater efforts need to be made to raise awareness about menopause and to provide education, support and protection to women who are navigating menopause at work.
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Pregnancy Discrimination
Under the federal law known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, your pregnancy-related condition may be considered a temporary disability, which may include chronic morning sickness, doctor-ordered bed rest, childbirth and the recovery from it, and any other related medical condition. So when you’re pregnant, your employer must provide you with the same treatment and benefits that it gives to employees with other temporary disabilities.
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Gender Discrimination
It is wrong – and illegal – under both New York and federal law to discriminate against an employee based upon sex or gender identification. This means that with respect to all important job aspects – such as promotions – an employer cannot treat one person differently than others based upon gender. If you feel that an uncomfortable workplace situation or severe hostility would not have happened to you if you were a man, then you’re experiencing sex discrimination, and it’s illegal.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in the workplace, though it’s sometimes referred to as gender discrimination in some city or state anti-discrimination laws. Sexual harassment is unwanted behavior in the workplace that happens to you because of your sex, in other words, because of who you are as woman, or much less frequently, because of who you are as a man. In other words, if you weren’t a woman, your boss would not have subjected you to unwelcome sexual advances.
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Our Services
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Many women never mention menopause while at work, even if they're having these embarrassing and significant symptoms, they don't reveal these symptoms because they don't want to be viewed as less competent, and discussing menopause may even threaten their job security, while greater efforts need to be made to raise awareness about menopause and to provide education, support and protection to women who are navigating menopause at work.
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Under the federal law known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, your pregnancy-related condition may be considered a temporary disability, which may include chronic morning sickness, doctor-ordered bed rest, childbirth and the recovery from it, and any other related medical condition. So when you’re pregnant, your employer must provide you with the same treatment and benefits that it gives to employees with other temporary disabilities.
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It is wrong – and illegal – under both New York and federal law to discriminate against an employee based upon sex or gender identification. This means that with respect to all important job aspects – such as promotions – an employer cannot treat one person differently than others based upon gender. If you feel that an uncomfortable workplace situation or severe hostility would not have happened to you if you were a man, then you’re experiencing sex discrimination, and it’s illegal.
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Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in the workplace, though it’s sometimes referred to as gender discrimination in some city or state anti-discrimination laws. Sexual harassment is unwanted behavior in the workplace that happens to you because of your sex, in other words, because of who you are as woman, or much less frequently, because of who you are as a man. In other words, if you weren’t a woman, your boss would not have subjected you to unwelcome sexual advances.
LATEST FROM JACK TUCKNER
BLOG
Jack Tuckner’s latest blog posts on matters related to workplace discrimination and labor issues affecting women employees
LINKEDIN LIVE
Check out the latest episodes from the LinkedIn Live hosted by Jack Tuckner and Deborah O’Rell, titled “Women’s Rights in the Workplace Conversations”
Media Center
Jack Tuckner’s latest media appearances and interviews - across newspapers, magazines, radio, podcasts, and television shows
CLIENT REVIEWS
“Thank you, Jack, for everything you have done for my daughter Kathy and I. I cannot express to you how significant the impact you have had on her growth, development and our ability to have time to bond.”
—CAROLE DEVINEK
“I want to thank you, Jack Tuckner, for working on my pregnancy discrimination claim against my former employer…you gave me the confidence I needed in order to stand up for my rights.”
—KADI PATTERSON
“Jack Tuckner made it comfortable for me to cope with an extremely emotional ordeal. He is very knowledgeable and supportive and he and his staff were always responsive to my countless calls. He truly identifies and values the essence of the working mother!”
—LORE STAMBOULIAN
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