Workplace sexual harassment places survivors in a precarious situation. Not only can survivors suffer from the trauma of the harassment, abuse or assault, but they may be left feeling powerless if the abuse involved a superior or if the company attempts to quietly dismiss the situation. Survivors are caught between needing to preserve their careers and injustice.
Filing a civil lawsuit can be a path to justice for survivors of abuse who want to seek compensation for the trauma they endured at the hands of a coworker, company leader and the company itself.
Workplace abuse cases require skilled legal handling by attorneys with tact, exceptional professionalism and utmost respect for the client. Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP offers bespoke civil representation for survivors of abuse who seek substantial compensation from liable entities. We have decades of experience handling these types of cases and have represented clients in high-profile cases such as those against Harvey Weinstein. We invite you to learn more about our lead attorney in these types of cases, Thomas P. Giuffra, and contact the firm for a free and confidential consultation.
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Workplace sexual harassment may include any instance of unwanted, sexually-based comments or actions directed at an employee, employer, or coworker.
People who are subjected to this kind of harassment at their place of work can sue liable parties for damages resulting from such behavior.
The legal protections for sexual harassment victims in the state of New York were strengthened as of late 2019.
These laws establish legally-mandated sexual harassment policies for businesses, as well as outline the rights of workplace sexual harassment victims and the processes that must be followed when a lawsuit is filed.
Some of the protections in New York state include the requirement that all employers implement policies to prevent sexual harassment in their place of business and conduct mandatory employee training on workplace sexual harassment.
If workplace sexual harassment does occur, New York law states that an incident does not need to be considered “severe or pervasive” to be considered harassment. The statute of limitations on New York workplace sexual harassment cases is three years.
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In most cases, workplace sexual harassment is addressed in civil court. A workplace sexual harassment lawsuit provides victims with monetary compensation for the financial damages resulting from the harassment (for example, replacing lost wages if an employee was fired).
Sexual harassment case settlements and verdicts commonly include additional compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Compensation may also include punitive damages that are meant to hold negligent parties accountable.
Workplace sexual harassment can be considered a criminal offense under some circumstances. In New York, sexual harassment cases may be tried in criminal court if a victim was sexually assaulted.
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A workplace sexual harassment lawsuit may be brought against the person who committed the harassment. However, it is possible to hold other liable parties accountable in civil court.
For example, an employer or supervisor could be held liable for damages if their negligence allowed sexual harassment to occur at their business.
Or, parties that are responsible for maintaining security at a workplace could be held liable in cases of sexual assault.
Our New York workplace sexual harassment lawyers will evaluate the details of your case to determine who is liable.
The Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP sexual abuse and assault lawyers are available for free case evaluations.
During this time, we can answer your questions and provide a plan for helping you recover compensation and hold sexual harassment perpetrators accountable.
Complete our contact form or call (212) 684-1880 for a free consultation with our workplace sexual harassment attorneys in New York.
