Do I Have to Go Through the EEOC Before Suing for Sexual Harassment in Court?
The Answer Depends on Which Law Protects Your Rights One of the most common questions we hear from employees is whether they must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before filing a sexual harassment lawsuit. The answer is not always straightforward. While many people assume that every workplace harassment case must […]
Can I Get My Job Back Through a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit in New York?
Sometimes. If you lost your job because of sexual harassment or because you complained about it, a court can order your employer to take you back. This is called reinstatement. It is not automatic, and courts weigh whether going back is realistic. When it is not, a court can award front pay instead – money […]
How Long Does a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Take in New York?
Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Can Take Between Three Months and Three Years – But Every Case Is Different Sexual harassment lawsuits in New York can take anywhere from three months to three years to resolve, although some conclude much sooner and others require considerably more time. The overall timeline depends on factors such as whether an […]
Can I Sue the Individual Who Sexually Harassed Me, Not Just My Employer, in New York?
Yes, Under New York Law, You Can Often Sue the Individual Harasser Personally Whether you can sue the individual who sexually harassed you depends on the law governing your case. While Title VII generally does not impose personal liability on supervisors or co-workers, the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws often […]
Can I Sue My Employer for Sexual Harassment in New York if They Are a Small Employer?
Yes – New York State and City Law Cover Employers of Every Size, Even When Federal Law Does Not Employees who work for a small business in New York and are experiencing sexual harassment often wonder whether the size of their company affects their legal rights. The short answer is yes – you can still […]
Can I Sue My Employer for Sexual Harassment by a Supervisor in New York?
Yes – Employers Are Frequently Held Strictly Liable for Supervisor Harassment Under New York Law Sexual harassment in the workplace is both a serious violation of personal dignity and a form of unlawful discrimination. Employees who are experiencing harassment by a supervisor in New York often wonder whether they have the right to sue their […]
Do I Have a Right to a Jury Trial in a New York Sexual Harassment Case?
Often, Yes – But Whether You Have a Jury Trial Depends on the Claims You Bring and Where Your Case Is Filed Employees who file sexual harassment lawsuits in court often have the right to a jury trial, but that right depends on the legal claims asserted, the forum in which the case is brought, […]
Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me if I Complain About Sexual Harassment in New York?
No – Retaliation Is Illegal Under Federal, State, and City Law, and Can Support a Claim of Its Own Employees in New York who experience sexual harassment often hesitate to speak up because they fear retaliation from their employer. That concern is understandable, but the law is clear: it is illegal for an employer to […]
Can I Sue for Sexual Harassment If I Quit My Job in New York?
Yes. Quitting Your Job Does Not Automatically Prevent You From Bringing a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit. Resigning from your job does not automatically prevent you from suing for sexual harassment. Many employees have valid legal claims after leaving a hostile work environment, particularly where the employer failed to stop the harassment or retaliated after complaints were […]