Sexual harassment at work isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s illegal. If you’re experiencing unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate comments, or a hostile work environment, you have legal rights and remedies under federal and state law. Understanding these protections and knowing how to document and report harassment effectively can make the difference between ongoing
Sexual harassment takes many forms. Sometimes a coworker makes inappropriate sexist “jokes” in the office. In other cases, a manager directs sexually charged comments toward a subordinate. New York employers must take affirmative steps to identify and stop any such conduct. It is unacceptable–and illegal–for an employer to excuse harassing conduct
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not okay. It can create an intimidating and hostile work environment, making it difficult for victims or witnesses to feel comfortable coming to work or doing their jobs. Unfortunately, even though sexual harassment can have several adverse effects on employee productivity and performance as well as
According to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2021 survey, about 30% of American workers have experienced bullying in the workplace. And a separate study suggests that many employees in toxic workplaces are unlikely to report harassment. It is alarming and unfortunate that so many workers have been a victim of or witness to unfair, inappropriate,
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in many New York City workplaces. Like other forms of employment discrimination, sexual harassment often reflects a certain institutional or managerial culture. That is to say, even managers who do not directly engage in harassment may encourage it by failing to take action against the
Sex and gender discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. There is, of course, sexual harassment, and there are cases in which a woman may be denied a promotion in favor of a less-qualified male colleague. Teacher Blamed for Students’ Invasion of her Privacy Then there are situations in which sex
Are There Limits on the Damages I can Receive in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit? If you are the victim of sexual harassment or other illegal discriminatory conduct in the workplace, you have the right to sue your employer for monetary damages. The actual amount of money you receive will vary depending on
Why it is Important to Provide Details When Filing a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Proving sexual harassment in court is often a challenge for victims. In many cases, the victim has suffered a long history of discriminatory and hostile conduct. When it comes time to present evidence to a judge, the victim can
There are, broadly speaking, two major types of illegal sexual harassment. The first involves actions that create a “hostile work environment” that targets an employee, or group of employees, based on their sex. The second is commonly referred to as “quid pro quo” harassment. This is often the more direct form
Everyone knows–or should know–that sexual harassment is illegal, nor are there as many “grey areas” regarding sexual harassment as some folks seem to think there is. At its most basic level, sexual harassment consists of an employer (or one of their agents) demanding sexual favors from an employee–and threatening retaliation if the
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