Sexual Harassment

You have the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, unwelcome remarks and physical touching that may affect your ability to perform your duties. No one should go to work each day fearing that they will be subjected to abuse by their coworkers or managers. At Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP, we believe every worker has the right to a work environment free from abuse.

Sexual harassment is any offensive and unwelcome conduct relating to a person's gender. Sexual assault and sexual advances are obvious examples. Other types of sexual harassment could include making generally derogatory gender-related comments, displaying sexually offensive material in areas shared by employees or publicly engaging in lewd or offensive talk. Such conduct does not need to specifically target you to constitute harassment.

When you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you should consult with an attorney who has experience handling hostile work environment claims. There is a limited time period for victims to take legal action and quick action will protect your rights.

Keep copies of any correspondence regarding any harassment policy you receive from your employer. Maintain a log of harassment occurrences, whether written, spoken or physical contact and any physical evidence you have of the harassment. This material can help substantiate your case.

Employers often claim they did not know harassment was a problem in their workplace because it was never brought to their attention. Good documentation on the part of the employee makes it more difficult for employers to defend themselves with this tactic.

Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP has extensive experience litigating and settling sexual harassment claims. Our results in sexual harassment cases include:

• $2.4 million for rape victim
• $875,000 settlement for sexual harassment claims against a law firm
• $550,000 settlement for a pharmaceutical executive
• $350,000 settlement for restaurant employee with sexual harassment and wage and hour claims
• $310,000 settlement for an employee of a financial services company
• $205,000 settlement for sexual harassment and retaliation claims
• $185,000 settlement for a woman subjected to unwanted touching

When you experience on-the-job harassment or a hostile work environment, seek legal counsel. The team at Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP understands the nuances of state and federal sexual harassment law and the emotional, mental and physical aftereffects you may experience. We have helped hundreds of individuals in New York, and across the country, put a stop to workplace harassment and gain compensation for the damage they have already suffered.

Contact us today at 212-688-5640, online using this form or by email: info@jk-llp.com to set up a free review of your situation. Se habla español.