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.