How to Find the Best Sexual Harassment Attorney in New York City
When you’ve been through a trauma like workplace sexual harassment in New York, the last thing on your mind is finding an attorney.
You may be wondering if your job is in danger—or even if you’re a victim.
However, workplace sexual harassment is a form of legally prohibited sexual discrimination.
And if it happens to you, you need to be looking for the best New York sexual harassment attorney right away.
If you think you’ve been sexually harassed, our team of experienced NYC sexual harassment attorneys can help.
At Ottinger Employment Lawyers, we’ve handled many workplace sexual harassment cases and are experienced in the nuances of workplace sexual harassment claims.
To speak with an employment lawyer in New York, please contact us today.
What Is Workplace Sexual Harassment?
When you select an attorney, make sure you’re both on the same page about the merits of your case. Workplace sexual harassment can include a variety of conduct, including (but not limited to):
- Unwanted touching;
- Making offensive sexual remarks, gestures, or innuendos;
- Giving inappropriate gifts; or
- Sharing graphic images.
Typically, the conduct needs to be severe and pervasive enough that it creates a “hostile work environment.”
This means exactly what it sounds like: the conduct creates an offensive and intimidating environment that interferes with your ability to perform your work.
In the alternative, the offensive conduct could be seeking a “quid pro quo.”
This means that someone with some kind of workplace power over you is basing an employment decision—like hiring, promoting, giving a raise, or firing—in exchange for a sexual demand.
When Is My Employer Liable for Sexual Harassment?
The law of New York is clear: employers are liable for sexual harassment by supervisors and managers. This is true even if the employer doesn’t have direct knowledge of a manager or supervisor’s harassment.
An experienced New York sexual harassment attorney like our team at Ottinger Employment Lawyers can help you understand these issues. We can also help you understand what your remedies might be.
What Should I Look for in a New York Sexual Harassment Attorney?
First and foremost, you should feel comfortable with your lawyer. As someone who has gone through a traumatic experience, you’ll want a lawyer you can trust.
Being able to truthfully recount all the facts and circumstances of your claim to your lawyer is very important.
When searching for a New York sexual harassment attorney, find out how many New York City sexual harassment lawsuits they have handled.
Find out the types of situations involved in these cases. Be sure to discuss potential remedies you can pursue.
For instance, if you were sexually assaulted by a coworker, it may not make sense to hire a lawyer who has never tried a contentious case involving physical sexual assault before.
On the other hand, if your employer is very willing to come to a settlement with you, carefully consider whether you should hire counsel who wants to rush into the courtroom.
Contact a New York City Sexual Harassment Lawyer Today
Ottinger Employment Lawyers have been serving the New York community for over 20 years. If you’re looking for experienced sexual harassment attorneys in New York City, we’d be happy to discuss your claim.
We’ve helped hundreds of employees understand their rights and get the compensation they deserve when they’ve been harassed.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you.
For details about our New York office, click here.
Robert Ottinger, Esq.
Robert Ottinger is an employment attorney who focuses on representing executives and employees in employment disputes. Before starting his firm, Robert slugged it out in courtrooms trying cases for the government. Robert served as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice in Los Angeles and then as Assistant Attorney General for the New York Attorney General’s Office in Manhattan.
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