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Sexually harassed at work in New York? You have rights.
Call or send us a message to learn your rights, your options, and what you can do to hold those responsible accountable.
You may have a case if someone at work:
Made unwelcome sexual comments, jokes or propositions
Sent explicit images, texts, emails or DMs
Treated you worse because of your sex or gender
Touched you, groped you or blocked your way
Tied your job, pay or schedule to sexual favors
Punished you after you said no or complained
You don't have to quit
You can bring a claim while you're still employed.
Once can be enough
Under NYC law, a single incident can be actionable.
Deadlines apply
Claims have strict time limits. Don't wait to ask.
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1. Tell us what happened
Call or send a message. Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. We respond within 24 hours.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REACH OUT
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2. An attorney reviews it
We explain your rights and options in plain language, including whether your matter could be resolved privately, without a public lawsuit.
3. You decide what's next
The consultation is free. If you choose to move forward, you pay no fee unless compensation is recovered.
Worried about privacy? Nearly half of our sexual harassment matters are resolved confidentially, before anything is filed in court.
YOUR QUESTIONS
What people ask us most
Every situation is different. If yours isn't here, as us directly. It's free and confidential.
Do I have to quit my job to file a sexual harassment claim?
No. You can bring a claim while you're still employed, and it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for doing so.
Can I sue if the harassment happened only once?
Yes. A single event can support a legal claim if it is serious. Examples include unwanted touching or physical assault, a direct threat to your job, promotion, or working conditions (quid pro quo harassment), or extremely severe or egregious discriminatory remarks.
What is the harassment happened years ago - can I still file?
Yes. For standard discrimination and harassment claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), the statute of limitations is generally three years. For workplace sexual harassment complaints filed with the NYS Division of Human Rights, the timeline is three years from the most recent incident.
What if I was too afraid or embarrassed to speak up right away?
Experiencing sexual harassment can leave you feeling shocked, ashamed, or even scared. Many employees hesitate to report what happened right away not because it wasn’t serious, but because the emotions involved can make it hard to speak up. If you’re in this position, you’re not alone and still have options to protect yourself. One of the biggest reasons people delay reporting is the fear of losing their job or being mistreated afterward. Retaliation is illegal under federal, New York State, and New York City laws. If your employer punishes you for making a complaint, that can be a separate legal claim.
Can I sue my employer if they didn't protect me from harassment by another employee?
Yes, you can sue your employer if they knew or should have known about the harassment by another employee and failed to take effective action to stop it.
Can I get compensated for emotional distress caused by sexual harassment?
Yes. Emotional distress is one of the most common damages awarded in sexual harassment cases. We work with medical or psychological experts to document your harm and negotiate compensation for it alongside lost wages.
Does sexual harassment have to be sexual in nature?
No. Unwelcome conduct or offensive remarks directed at someone because of their sex, gender identity, or gender expression can qualify as illegal harassment even if it contains no sexual elements at all.
Can men file sexual harassment claims in New York?
Yes. Anti-discrimination laws apply equally to men, women, and non-binary individuals. Male victims can file claims against female or male harassers, meaning same-sex harassment is fully prohibited.
YOUR RIGHTS
New York gives workers some of the strongest protections in the country
Harassment can come from a coworker, supervisor, client or outside vendor, and it can be verbal, physical, visual or digital. It generally takes one of two forms.
Quid pro quo
"Something for something." Someone in authority requests sexual favors in exchange for a professional benefit, or threatens adverse consequences.
Hostile work environment
Unwelcome conduct based on your sex or gender that changes the conditions you work under. Under NYC law, you need only show you were treated less well.
NYC Human Rights Law
NY State Human Rights Law
Title VII (federal)
Broadest coverage. Even a single incident can be actionable, and employers are strictly liable for supervisor harassment.
Covers employers of all sizes. Conduct only needs to rise above "petty slights or trivial inconveniences."
Covers employers with 15+ employees. Conduct must be severe or pervasive enough to alter working conditions.
PEOPLE WHO WERE WHERE YOU ARE
How cases like yours have been resolved
A senior associate at a global law firm was harassed by a managing partner, then fired.
$2,000,000
An executive assistant faced intrusive personal questions from the executive who controlled her schedule. Resolved before any lawsuit.
$1,150,000
Two long-standing employees were harassed by their company's CEO. Resolved at mediation.
$3,375,000
An executive faced sustained unwanted advances from a senior executive after a relationship ended.
$2,375,000
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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