Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyers
Employees have the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful treatment.
Berkowitz & Weitz Law helps individuals understand their rights and evaluate potential claims involving workplace misconduct, discriminatory treatment, and employer retaliation.
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Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Claims In New York
Sexual harassment may involve unwanted comments, conduct, touching, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate messages, or other behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment or affects employment opportunities.
Discrimination may involve adverse treatment based on protected characteristics such as sex, gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or other legally protected categories.
Every case depends on the facts. If workplace misconduct has affected your employment, health, reputation, or financial stability, speaking with an attorney can help you understand your options.
Understanding Workplace Misconduct
These cases require a careful review of the facts, available records, witness accounts, damages, deadlines, and the conduct of the responsible parties.
Our attorneys can help evaluate whether a viable claim may exist and what next steps may be available.
Common Employment Rights Issues
Every case depends on the specific facts, evidence, damages, and applicable law.
Sexual Harassment
Unwanted sexual comments, touching, messages, advances, or conduct that creates a hostile work environment.
Workplace Discrimination
Unlawful treatment involving protected characteristics under New York or federal law.
Retaliation
Termination, demotion, discipline, or other adverse action after reporting harassment or discrimination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment may include unwanted sexual conduct, comments, messages, touching, or requests for sexual favors that affect employment or create a hostile work environment.
Can I bring a claim if I was retaliated against?
Potentially. Retaliation after reporting harassment or discrimination can support a separate legal claim.
How do I know if I have a case?
An attorney can review the facts, communications, employer response, witnesses, and employment history to determine whether a viable claim may exist.
Speak With A New York Attorney
If you believe your rights were violated, contact Berkowitz & Weitz Law for a confidential consultation.