Representing Employees Who Have Been Harassed at Work
If you have been subjected to unwanted sexual advances or treatment from a supervisor or co-worker, you have rights, and an experienced lawyer can help you assert your rights by pursuing the options available to you under the laws forbidding workplace sexual harassment.
At the Albany-based law firm of Donohue, Sabo, Varley & Huttner, our New York sexual harassment attorneys are dedicated to winning justice and fair compensation for clients whose employers have encouraged, tolerated or ignored sex harassment in the workplace.
Helping Employees Fight Back Against All Types of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a violation of an employee's right to do her or his job in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. That is why employees are protected from this type of harassment under federal and New York state law. There are two major types of sex harassment:
- Quid pro quo: If you have been fired, denied a raise or passed up for a promotion because you refused sexual advances, or if you were coerced into accepting sexual advances because you were led to believe there would be specific job consequences if you refused them, you may have a claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment.
- Hostile work environment: If you have been made to feel intimidated or uncomfortable at work due to sexual comments or a highly sexualized atmosphere, you may have a claim for sexual harassment on the basis of a hostile work environment.
While most sexual harassment claims are brought by women, men who have been sexually harassed are also protected by the law. Both opposite-sex harassment and same-sex harassment are considered types of illegal sex-based employment discrimination.
Call Our Albany Hostile Work Environment Attorneys at 888-698-7967
If you have been sexually harassed at work, even if you have not yet suffered any negative job consequences, it is in your interests to contact a lawyer to discuss your options. These options may include pursuing remedies within your company or starting a legal claim.
At Donohue, Sabo, Varley & Huttner, we handle all employee sexual harassment claims on a contingency basis, so you will not pay us any fees unless we help you bring a successful claim. To schedule a free consultation, please contact us today at 888-698-7967 or by e-mail.
