What is Sexual Harassment?

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Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. Although sexual harassment can come in a wide variety of specific forms, sexual harassment cases generally fit into one of two broad legal categories:

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment: Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when an employee is pressured into giving sexual favors/accepting sexual advances in exchange for a benefit or to avoid punishment.

Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment: Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when an employee has been made to feel unsafe or unwelcome in the workplace due to sexual-related conduct. To constitute a hostile work environment under the law, the harassing behavior must be “severe or pervasive.”

Know Your Rights: You Deserve a Safe Workplace

You should never be forced to endure harassment by a business owner, supervisor, co-worker, or customer. Federal, state, and local laws protect employees in New York City against sexual harassment in the workplace. Depending on your circumstances, your legal rights may have been violated under:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

New York State Human Rights Law; and/or

The NYC Human Rights Law.

Notably, employers are strictly prohibited from taking any adverse action against employees who report sexual harassment internally or file a formal sexual harassment complaint. If you were subject to unlawful retaliation, contact an experienced NYC employment attorney right away.

You Can Rely On the New York Sexual Harassment Lawyers at Mansell Law

Sexual harassment cases a complicated. At Mansell Law, we are fierce advocates for the rights and interests of our clients. Greg Mansell and Carrie Dyer are experienced, effective employment law attorneys. When you call our NYC law office, you will have an opportunity to speak directly to a New York sexual harassment lawyer who will:

Answer your questions and explain your legal options;

Investigate the case and gather evidence/information; and

Take immediate action to get you the best outcome.

We handle all sexual harassment cases with the care, sensitivity, and personal attention that our clients deserve. With testimonials from employees and a history of successful results in employment claims, our New York sexual harassment are prepared to take your case as far as it needs to go to get you justice, accountability, and compensation.

Call Our New York City Sexual Harassment Attorneys Today

At Mansell Law, our New York sexual harassment lawyers represent employees with compassion, respect, and the highest level of professionalism. If you or your loved one was a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, we can help. Contact us today for a free, strictly confidential case evaluation. With an office in Manhattan, we protect employee rights throughout New York City, including in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx.