Sexual harassment is a rampant issue that happens in many forms in New York City.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) counted 210 rape cases and 653 various sexual crimes in NYC in January and February of 2023, with countless more unreported instances.
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In New York City, sexual harassment occurs when an employer, co-worker, or another individual engages in unwelcome sexual conduct, often creating an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment.
Sexual Harassment can take many forms, including:
Any of these behaviors can be considered sexual harassment in New York City, and they are strictly prohibited by federal and state laws.
The two main types of workplace sexual harassment in New York City are the following.
Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase meaning “this for that.” In sexual harassment, quid pro quo occurs when an employer or another authority figure requests sexual favors from an employee for job benefits like a promotion, raise, or shift change.
This also applies when a power figure threatens to retaliate if the employee does not comply with their demands, including wrongful termination, denied promotions, a salary decrease, demotions, or unfavorable job assignments.
This type of direct sexual harassment is illegal and should be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when any unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace creates a threatening, offensive, or oppressive environment.
This indirect sexual harassment can become so severe that it affects employees’ job performance and makes employees quit out of fear and discomfort.
A hostile work environment includes verbal or physical harassment, including sex discrimination, gender-based insults, offensive comments, derogatory jokes, subtle remarks, unwanted physical contact, and other forms of intimidation.
Sexual harassment can take various forms and range from subtle to very overt.
Unfortunately, it knows no bounds and can happen to anyone anywhere.
Some common examples of sexual harassment in the workplace include:
No matter what form sexual harassment takes, it is illegal and unacceptable.
It is critical to speak up and take action immediately if you or someone you know has been sexually harassed in New York City.
An experienced NYC sexual harassment lawyer from The DiPietro Law Firm can help protect your rights and educate you on the best action.
Federal and state laws prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.
You can talk to a sexual harassment attorney or file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, in the workplace.
Federal law considers sexual harassment to be a form of sex discrimination that is unwanted, severe, or pervasive.
New York City law protects employee rights from all forms of sexual harassment, even if it is not pervasive or severe.
One instance of sexual misconduct may be enough to constitute sexual harassment.
Under New York law, any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature could be considered sexual harassment, especially if you were treated less favorably because of your gender identity or sexual orientation.
Additionally, several local laws also prevent negative employment actions resulting from workplace harassment, including demotions, pay cuts, disciplinary action, or termination for reporting sexual harassment to Human Resources (HR) or refusing to comply with a supervisor’s demands of a sexual nature.
Those who subject their employees to sexual harassment may also try to conceal their negative employment actions as an official inquiry into someone’s work performance.
Here are several laws that protect employee rights from sexual harassment in New York City.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace based on sex, race, color, religion, and national origin.
This law applies to employers with 15 or more employees, allowing you to receive financial compensation based on the company’s size.
This law requires any sexual harassment complaint to be filed with the EEOC first.
The EEOC will investigate the complaint and may issue a “right to sue” letter, allowing you to pursue legal action against your employer.
If not, you can also file a sexual harassment lawsuit directly in federal court.
The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, national origin, or religious beliefs.
This law applies to employers with four or more employees who provide services within New York State.
Under this law, the misconduct has to be severe or pervasive to be considered sexual harassment.
It also allows employees to file a sexual harassment complaint directly with the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) or the New York State Superior Court.
The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), also known as Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
The NYCHLR is one of the broadest laws protecting employees from sexual harassment and discrimination in the country.
It may recognize any sexual harassment claim even when the misconduct was not pervasive or severe.
This law allows you to recover damages from your employer, including lost wages and emotional distress.
The New York Adult Survivors Act, also called the “lookback window,” extends the statute of limitations for sexual harassment survivors for one year from November 24, 2022, to November 24, 2023.
This law recognizes that survivors of sexual assault often cannot take legal action until years or decades after the incident.
It allows victims of sexual harassment to file civil lawsuits against their abusers and employers, regardless of when the incident happened.
In a sexual harassment case, you can recover compensation from your current or former employer for allowing the harassment to take place and creating an offensive work environment.
Damages in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit might include:
It’s vital to hire experienced New York City sexual harassment attorneys to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Having an expert New York sexual harassment lawyer on your side is essential to maximize the value of your sexual harassment claim.
Experienced lawyers can help you by:
At The DiPietro Law Firm, we are committed to helping sexual harassment victims stand up for their rights and get the justice they deserve.
Our attorneys have extensive experience in this area of law, offering guidance and representation every step of the way.
We have a successful track record defending our clients’ rights in sexual harassment cases, including high-profile cases like the Robert Hadden Sexual Abuse Lawsuit.
In litigation for Hadden Sexual Abuse, our founder Anthony T. DiPietro has secured over $236 million for victims.
You can trust that we represent clients’ best interests in and out of court.
Our legal team will provide personalized attention and the highest quality legal services to fight for your rights.
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