Sexual Harassment Lawyer Prospect Park South
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Sexual harassment destroys more than your workday—it attacks your sense of safety, your career prospects, and your financial security. You deserve a workplace where you can focus on your job without fear of unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or quid pro quo demands.
When you work with us, you’re not just filing a complaint. You’re taking back control. Our clients recover compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and the career damage that harassment causes. More importantly, they get their dignity back.
The harassment stops. The fear ends. Your career moves forward on your terms, not theirs.
Prospect Park South Employment Lawyer
We bring the same aggressive advocacy that major corporations receive to individuals fighting workplace harassment in Prospect Park South. With over 30 years of experience, including arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court, we’ve secured an $80 million discrimination class action settlement and countless individual victories.
We understand the unique challenges facing Prospect Park South’s diverse professional community. From executives in Manhattan offices to healthcare workers in Brooklyn facilities, we’ve helped clients across every industry recover millions in damages.
Our founder spent two decades representing Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, Texaco, and Citibank. Now we use that inside knowledge to level the playing field for employees who deserve justice.
Sexual Harassment Case Process NYC
First, we listen. During your free consultation, we’ll review exactly what happened, when it occurred, and what evidence exists. No judgment, just facts. We’ll explain your legal options under New York’s stronger harassment laws and federal protections.
Next, we investigate. We gather documentation, interview witnesses, and build a comprehensive case that proves the harassment and its impact on your career and well-being. Our team knows how to uncover the evidence that matters most.
Then we fight. Whether negotiating a settlement or taking your case to trial, we use every tool available to secure maximum compensation. We handle everything while you focus on moving forward with your life.
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NYC Sexual Misconduct Legal Services
Our sexual harassment representation covers every form of workplace misconduct, from quid pro quo demands to hostile work environments. We handle cases involving unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate touching, sexual comments, retaliation for reporting harassment, and discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.
In Prospect Park South’s professional landscape, where 72% of residents work in executive and management roles, workplace harassment often involves complex power dynamics and sophisticated cover-ups. We’re equipped to handle cases against major corporations, small businesses, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.
New York’s laws provide stronger protections than federal statutes—harassment doesn’t need to be “severe or pervasive” to be illegal, and there’s no cap on damages. We maximize these advantages to secure the compensation you deserve for lost wages, emotional distress, and career damage.
What counts as sexual harassment under New York law?
New York has broader definitions than federal law. Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments about your body or appearance, sexual jokes, displaying sexual images, unwanted touching, and quid pro quo demands where job benefits depend on sexual compliance.
Unlike federal law, New York doesn’t require harassment to be “severe or pervasive.” Even conduct that might seem minor can be illegal if it’s unwelcome and sexual in nature. The law protects all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the gender of the harasser.
How much compensation can I recover for sexual harassment?
New York law allows unlimited damages for sexual harassment, unlike federal law which caps compensation at $300,000. You can recover back pay for lost wages, front pay for future earnings, compensatory damages for emotional distress, punitive damages to punish egregious conduct, and attorney’s fees.
The amount depends on factors like the severity and duration of harassment, its impact on your career, medical expenses for therapy or treatment, and whether you lost your job. We have secured settlements ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars depending on the circumstances.
What if my employer retaliates against me for reporting harassment?
Retaliation for reporting sexual harassment is illegal under both New York and federal law. This includes firing, demotion, pay cuts, schedule changes, hostile treatment, or any adverse action because you complained about harassment or participated in an investigation.
New York’s anti-retaliation protections are stronger than federal law and apply to all employers regardless of size. If you face retaliation, you have additional claims for damages and the right to reinstatement. We often see retaliation cases result in higher settlements because they demonstrate the employer’s bad faith.
How long do I have to file a sexual harassment claim?
New York gives you three years to file a sexual harassment lawsuit, much longer than the 300 days under federal law. However, if you want to file with the EEOC first, you have 300 days from the harassment incident, and one year to file with the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Time limits can be complex, especially with ongoing harassment where each incident might restart the clock. It’s crucial to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to preserve all your legal options and ensure you don’t miss any deadlines.
Will I have to pay attorney fees if I lose my case?
No. We handle sexual harassment cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing for our legal services.
This arrangement allows you to pursue justice without financial risk. We only get paid when you get paid, which means we’re fully invested in securing the best possible outcome for your case. There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to worry about.
Can I still file a claim if I didn't report the harassment to HR?
Yes, you can still file a legal claim even if you never reported to HR or your employer. While reporting internally can strengthen your case, it’s not required under New York law. Many harassment victims don’t report because they fear retaliation, don’t trust HR, or believe nothing will be done.
New York recognizes that employees often have valid reasons for not reporting harassment internally. The law focuses on whether harassment occurred, not whether you followed company procedures. However, if you did report and your employer failed to take action, that strengthens your case significantly.
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