A former employee has taken legal action against Employ, Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation.
According to the lawsuit filed by plaintiff Fiamma Jean-Baptiste, Employ, Inc., failed to uphold its stated values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jean-Baptiste, who served as Senior Director of Sales Enablement from November 2023 until her termination in March 2025, asserts that she was recognized for her performance but experienced exclusion and marginalization after a change in supervision. She claims that her supervisor, Joey Humke, undermined her authority and isolated her from key decisions. Jean-Baptiste reported these issues to Human Resources but says she received no meaningful response.
The complaint states that she was excluded from significant meetings and subjected to microaggressions, including a public mispronunciation of her name despite corrections. Jean-Baptiste also claims that concerns she raised about psychological safety and diversity were dismissed during a company event.
After filing a formal complaint with HR regarding Humke’s conduct, Jean-Baptiste alleges that confidential details were shared with Humke, which led to further retaliatory actions. She describes being bypassed for training opportunities and publicly criticized in meetings.
The lawsuit accuses Employ of violating federal laws, including Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as state laws such as the New York State Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law. Jean-Baptiste seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits, as well as punitive damages for emotional distress.
The plaintiff is represented by attorney Joseph A. Myers of Mesidor PLLC. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under Case No. 1:25-cv-05917.