Queens Sexual Harassment Attorney

Fighting For Sexual Harassment Victims in New York

Phillips & Associates, PLLC, is a well-respected Queens sexual harassment firm committed to defending employees in Queens and throughout New York. Protected characteristics such as race, national origin, gender, religion, and disability cannot legally form the basis for unequal workplace treatment—though this unfortunately happens far too often. Sexual harassment is one of the most prevalent forms of gender-based workplace discrimination. Our attorneys handle sexual harassment cases for employees in Queens and across the New York City area. Our consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation. 

Call us at (866) 229-9441 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our sexual harassment lawyer in Queens.

What is Workplace Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, ranging from overt actions to more discreet patterns of misconduct. This includes inappropriate comments or behavior by your supervisor or a co-worker.

Examples of sexual harassment include:

• Unwelcome sexual advances or inappropriate sexual conduct
• Uninvited comments about a person’s dress or figure
• Promising a raise or promotion in exchange for sexual favors
• Withholding an employment benefit based on the employee’s rejection of sexual advances
• Threatening to fire or otherwise retaliate against individuals who report sexual harassment
• Retaliating against an employee who reports or helps authorities investigate allegations of sexual harassment
• Participating in or condoning the use of sexual innuendos and other inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace
• Making underhanded remarks about a person’s appearance, body type, or sexual history
• Implying that a person’s incompetence is linked to his or her sex
• “Gaslighting” a person by making him or her believe his or her experience with sexual harassment is “imagined” or a result of “paranoia.”
• Otherwise harassing an employee through verbal or physical conduct, including phone calls, text messages, and emails.

Laws Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Federal, state, and New York City laws protect employees against sexual harassment at work. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 explicitly prohibits sexual harassment and other forms of gender discrimination. New York State’s antidiscrimination statute, the New York State Human Rights law, makes it unlawful to refuse to hire, employ, to bar, discharge, or “to discriminate against an individual in compensation, terms of conditions, or privileges of employment” because of the person’s sex. New York City’s Human Rights Law likewise prohibits any form of sexual harassment. The Equal Employment Practices Commission is the agency responsible for monitoring New York’s compliance with equal employment regulations while the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handles sexual harassment claims at the federal level. Our employment attorneys handle sexual harassment in Queens and the New York City area. Call today and speak to a sexual harassment attorney at (866) 229-9441.

Because sexual discrimination is subtle, it often flies under the radar. Whether it is disguised as playful teasing or friendly hazing, harassing conduct can make an already uncomfortable workplace unbearable. Victims are often afraid of speaking out, thinking it is more important to keep a job than to stand up for their rights. Understanding the legal underpinnings of sexual discrimination is also daunting and discourages some people from seeking professional advice. Phillips & Associates, PLLC, is a recognized leader in the field of workplace discrimination. Our compassionate Queens sexual harassment lawyers have years of experience defending employees in sexual harassment and gender discrimination claims. Our Queens sexual harassment attorneys will fight for your rights in the workplace.

What Evidence Do I Need in a Sexual Harassment Claim?

• Written communications: Save emails, text messages, social media messages, or notes that contain inappropriate comments, requests, or advances.
• Physical evidence: Keep any offensive materials, such as suggestive notes, photos, gifts, or recordings (if legally obtained in your state).
• Workplace records: Maintain copies of performance reviews, schedules, or disciplinary actions to show any retaliation after reporting harassment.
• Personal notes: Write down each incident as soon as possible, including dates, times, locations, what was said or done, and who was present.
• Witness statements: Identify coworkers who may have seen or heard the harassment, or who can confirm changes in your work environment.
• Formal complaints: Copies of complaints filed with HR, management, or external agencies (like the EEOC) and the responses you received.
• Medical or counseling records: If the harassment caused stress, anxiety, or other health issues, treatment records may support your claim.

Contact Our Queens Sexual Harassment Lawyer Today

If you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment, keep a diary of all the times you had to field unwelcome sexual advances or tolerate inappropriate behavior. Report your concerns to supervisors and “up the chain of command” to management, knowing that any retaliation or breach of confidentiality with regard to your reporting is illegal. Seek recourse outside the workplace by filing a complaint with the EEOC. If you need further legal assistance, contact an experienced Queens sexual harassment attorney for a confidential consultation. At Phillips & Associates, we understand the difficulties of pursuing a sexual harassment claim, but believe employees should never have to tolerate unwelcome sexual advances or similar assaults to their dignity.

Contact us today to get started with our Queens sexual harassment attorney.

Wall Street Location

We are conveniently located in the Financial District in downtown Manhattan, just one block from the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Take the 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 subway train to Wall Street. Walk one block to 45 Broadway. Our address is listed below: