New York Sexual Coercion Lawyer

Is Your Boss Requesting Sexual Favors in Exchange for Job Benefits?

The renowned New York discrimination lawyers at Phillips & Associates are at the forefront of defending victims of sexual discrimination. Our leading workplace discrimination attorneys have recovered compensation for victims subjected to sexual coercion and other forms of sexual harassment. We provide the highest quality legal representation to victims in New York City and the Tri-State region.

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Sexual Coercion Often Goes Unreported

Sexual coercion refers to any type of conduct used to persuade or manipulate another person to engage in sexual activity. Coercion is another name for "duress" and is used by the perpetrator to take something from the victim against his or her will. While not widely discussed, sexual coercion is nevertheless prevalent in the workplace: according to the U.S. Department of Labor, over 70% of employees report that they have been victims of sexual coercion at work. Most victims know their perpetrators and even consider them to be a "friend" or "acquaintance."

Unlike other forms of sexual harassment, sexual coercion is less about "power," and more about sex. Perpetrators often use any means possible to force victims against their will. This may include preying on a victim's insecurity or low self-esteem or otherwise exploiting the victim's vulnerability. Studies show that victims of childhood sex abuse or substance abuse are especially vulnerable to sexual manipulation. Common tactics used to perpetrate sexual coercion include:

• Emotional manipulation
• Use of drugs and alcohol
• Begging, pleading, or flattery
• Lying, arguing, or misleading
• Demeaning jokes, put-downs, or insults
• Persistent attempts to have sexual contact
• Threat of social isolation
• Using guilt or peer pressure
• Threatening the loss of a job or promotion
• Exploiting a position of power or dominance
• Taking advantage of the level of trust or intimacy in a relationship
• Buying gifts or spending money to make victims feel they "owe" sex

Our attorneys handle sexual harassment cases in the New York City area. Our consultation is free and there is no fee unless we recover. Call and speak to a New York discrimination attorney at (866) 229-9441.

Various Laws Protect You From Sexual Coercion

While sexual coercion is inappropriate anywhere, it is legally actionable at work. All forms of gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited by state and federal law. Victims of sexual harassment may file suit under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids sexual discrimination in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the government body responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC guidelines prohibit sexual coercion and other forms of harassment where they become the basis of employment decisions or "unreasonably interfere with" work performance, creating a hostile work environment.