Fighting Workplace Sexual Harassment in New York
No one should endure sexual harassment or retaliation at work. Whether you've faced unlawful termination, unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or a hostile work environment, Jessica is here to help you fight back and recover the compensation you deserve.
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COMMON EXAMPLES
If you've experienced any of the following in New York, you may have grounds for a legal claim under federal, state, or city law.
When job benefits are conditioned on sexual favors, or when rejection of advances leads to adverse employment actions like termination or demotion.
Pervasive or severe sexual conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive, or abusive workplace, interfering with your ability to do your job.
Any unwelcome touching, groping, or physical advances in the workplace, regardless of whether the perpetrator is a supervisor, coworker, or client.
Sexually explicit comments, jokes, emails, images, or gestures that create a hostile or offensive work environment.
Harassment by managers, supervisors, or executives who abuse their position of power to engage in or enable sexual misconduct.
Adverse actions taken against employees who report sexual harassment or participate in harassment investigations.
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You may have a valid claim if you've experienced any of the following situations.
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Sexual Harassment claims have strict filing deadlines. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Under New York law, sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual conduct that affects your employment or creates a hostile work environment. This can include physical contact, verbal comments, visual displays, or requests for sexual favors. New York has some of the strongest protections in the nation.
Yes. While reporting to HR can strengthen your case, it is not always required to file a lawsuit. Many victims have valid reasons for not reporting internally, including fear of retaliation or distrust of the process. An attorney can evaluate your specific situation.
Employers can be held liable for harassment by coworkers, clients, or vendors if they knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take prompt corrective action. New York law provides broad protections regardless of the harasser's role.
Under the New York State Human Rights Law, you generally have 3 years to file a sexual harassment claim. For federal claims under Title VII, you must file with the EEOC within 300 days. Contact an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.
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Our New York sexual harassment attorneys represent clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
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