Are you Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
Lawyers Fighting Sexual Harassment in New York and New Jersey
No one should endure the stress and indignity of inappropriate sexual conduct in the workplace. If you have experienced sexual harassment, the employment lawyers at Resnick & Nirenberg will fight aggressively to protect and enforce your rights. To schedule a consultation with an attorney, contact us online or call (973) 781-1204.
We are leaders among New York and New Jersey employment law firms. We have handled numerous precedent-setting cases that improved conditions for employees in both states. In addition, our lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience.
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is one of the most common forms of harassment. It is harassment due to your gender. Thus, sexual harassment can be sexual in nature, but it does not have to be. For example, the following actions can all be part of a sexual harassment claim:
- Lewd comments
- Abusive behavior
- Unwelcome sexual advances
- Requests for sexual relations
- Unwelcome touching
- Sexually explicit material in the workplace
However, sexual harassment can also include actions and behavior based on gender stereotypes, gender bias, chauvinism or other actions. Anything that is particularly offensive to one gender and contributes to a hostile work environment can constitute sexual harassment.
What Is "Quid Pro Quo" Sexual Harassment?
Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when an employer attempts to make submission to a sexual demand a condition of employment. For example, you may have a claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment if your employer makes you feel as if you must accept sexual advances to keep your job, to advance in the company, or to avoid discipline, a demotion or other negative consequences.
Sexual harassment is also a form of gender discrimination. If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, your rights have been violated. To schedule a consultation with an employment law attorney at Resnick & Nirenberg, contact our firm online or call us at (973) 781-1204.
Our offices are located in East Hanover, New Jersey, as well as New York City, New York.
