Call or schedule an appointment online with New York Lawers Team for a no-cost consultation and additional advice on what to do if you feel like you are being sexually harassed.
Whether a supervisor is pulling a power play or a coworker is engaging in offensive conduct towards you, sexual harassment in the workplace can have dire effects on the victim, both on his or her emotional state and career path.
While workplace harassment affects women on a greater scale – one in four women has experienced harassment at work – either gender can be a victim. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), more than 7,500 charges were filed with the Commission in 2012, and 17.8 percent of victims were male.
New York Lawyers Team specializes in sexual harassment cases in New York City / Manhattan, representing the brave employees who refuse to let harassment threaten their careers and those of other victims. By advocating on your behalf, our sexual harassment lawyers can help you protect your job and reinforce that this behavior is not tolerated in today’s workplace.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome advances or requests for sexual favors, as well as other conduct of a sexual nature, when
Some examples of sexual harassment include:
If you are victimized by a harasser in the workplace, keep in mind the following: What Can an Employee Do if They Feel Like They Are Being Sexually Harassed
Gather evidence of the workplace harassment – Keep a record at home outlining each sexual harassment incident, including what is said or done, the date of the incident, other pertinent facts, and any possible witnesses. Keep any pictures, inappropriate messages, or other tangible evidence to demonstrate the harasser’s culpability.
Maintain your work records – If a sexual favor is a condition of hiring or promotion or if you feel you will lose your job in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, be sure to keep any records of your successful job performance, such as evaluations or memos documenting the quality of your work.
Report harassment to your employer – Meet with your supervisor and/or human resources department to discuss the matter, provide your complaint in writing, and document how you would like the problem fixed. If a reporting policy exists, follow the steps contained therein to report the harassment. If an owner or upper-level executive is the one doing the harassing, contact a legal expert to discuss your potential claim and how to proceed.
Talk with a legal expert when the harassment starts – Call a sexual harassment lawyer who specializes in these cases in order to seek advice on how to proceed with your potential claim. An attorney can assist you in gathering evidence, filing with the EEOC, and finding information about the law’s requirements and deadlines for filing with the EEOC and in court.
As prevalent as sexual harassment is in the workplace, few victims ever come forward because of fear of retaliation, embarrassment, or victim-blaming. In fact, a survey from The Huffington Post found that 70 percent of women who have been harassed never reported the incident. However, your well-being and your career are too important to allow anyone to degrade either. Contact the New York Lawyers Team today to schedule an appointment with an attorney in New York by calling us or filling out or online form toset up a no-cost phone consultation and get advice on what to do if you feel you are being sexually harassed at work.