Gregory Calliste Jr. - Profile

Gregory Calliste, Jr. is a seasoned employment discrimination lawyer based in New York City at Phillips & Associates. With over 13 years of experience, he has successfully navigated a wide range of civil and criminal legal issues, with a particular focus on employment law matters at federal, state, and administrative levels. If you have experienced discrimination based on your race or national origin in the workplace, it's important to understand that there are comprehensive legal protections in place to safeguard your rights. For instance, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits racial discrimination, which occurs when an employer mistreats an individual due to their race or related characteristics like skin color or hair texture. Employers are prohibited from unjustly terminating employment or taking adverse actions based on a person's race, color, national origin, religion, or gender. In cases of intentional discrimination or harassment, victims may be entitled to seek damages under various Federal and State laws, including compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages aim to reimburse victims for expenses incurred as a result of the discrimination, such as job search costs or medical bills, as well as emotional distress like mental anguish or loss of enjoyment. In situations where an employer's behavior is particularly egregious or reckless, punitive damages may be awarded as a form of punishment and deterrent against future misconduct. Mr. Calliste is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before several federal courts, including the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, Federal District Courts in New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.