Ending Hostile Work Environments in New York
Everyone deserves a workplace free from harassment and hostility. If you're facing persistent bullying, intimidation, or abuse based on a protected characteristic, Jessica will help you fight back and hold your employer accountable.
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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.
Pervasive harassment based on race, gender, religion, or other protected traits that creates an intimidating or abusive workplace.
Targeted mistreatment, threats, or aggressive behavior directed at employees based on protected characteristics.
Slurs, insults, offensive jokes, or demeaning comments related to an employee's protected status.
Unwanted physical contact, threats of violence, or intimidating physical behavior in the workplace.
Harassment through email, messaging apps, social media, or other digital platforms related to work.
Adverse actions against employees who report harassment or participate in workplace investigations.
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You may have a valid claim if you've experienced any of the following situations.
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Workplace Harassment claims have strict filing deadlines. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Under New York law, workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic (race, gender, religion, etc.) that is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. New York has broader protections than federal law.
Yes. Employers can be held liable for harassment by coworkers if they knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take prompt corrective action. Employers are also liable for harassment by supervisors.
While reporting to HR can strengthen your case and may be required by company policy, it is not always a legal prerequisite to filing a lawsuit. Many harassment victims have valid reasons for not reporting internally.
You may recover compensatory damages for emotional distress and economic losses, punitive damages, back pay if you lost wages, attorney's fees and costs, and potentially injunctive relief requiring the employer to change its practices.
SERVING NEW YORK
Our New York workplace harassment attorneys represent clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
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Every workplace harassment case starts with a confidential conversation. We'll review your situation and explain your legal options—at no cost to you.
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