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Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment continues to be one of the most pervasive problems in our workplaces. Many people who experience sexual harassment at work unfortunately feel they must suffer in silence or risk retaliation for coming forward. Our firm can help whether you have experienced sexual harassment or retaliation for resisting a sexual advance or reporting harassing conduct.

What is sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is illegal under Title VII, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, and other state and local laws. Generally, unlawful sexual harassment includes unwelcome or offensive conduct based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or transgender status. Sexual harassment can include unwanted sexual advances, unwelcome touching, demeaning comments, sex stereotyping or hostile actions directed at someone because of their sex.

There is no place for sexual harassment in the workplace, whether done by a manager, executive, co-worker, subordinate, client or contractor. Legal protections against sexual harassment extend beyond the physical workplace. Behavior that occurs offsite or online can also constitute harassment.

HOW WE HELP

We represent employees and executives who have been subjected to sexual harassment or suffered retaliation for opposing or reporting such conduct. We also work with companies to remedy and prevent sexual harassment through investigations, trainings and policies.

 
 
 
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Equal Pay

The gender pay gap and unlawful wage disparities persist across all industries and job levels. Our firm is committed to fighting against pay discrimination based on sex, race or any other protected classification.

WHAT IS EQUAL PAY

The Equal Pay Act requires equal pay for equal work for men and women. New York law prohibits pay disparities based on sex and other protected characteristics, including age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin and sexual orientation, among others.

Equal pay laws cover all forms of compensation: base salary, bonus, equity grants, commissions, benefits, and more. Unlike other types of discrimination claims, employees do not have to prove a discriminatory motive to establish an equal pay claim.

HOW WE HELP

We help employees and executives who are denied equal pay for equal or substantially similar work recover unpaid wages and other damages. If you believe you may have an equal pay claim, please contact us.

 
 
 
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Employment Litigation

We are skilled litigators who have handled hundreds of employment disputes. We represent individuals in all types of employment cases, including claims of:

  • Discrimination

  • Harassment

  • Equal Pay

  • Retaliation

  • Whistleblowers

  • Breach of Contract

  • Wrongful Termination

  • Wage and Hour

OUR APPROACH FOR INDIVIDUALS

Our management-side background makes us uniquely positioned to represent employees and executives. After working exclusively for companies for over a decade, we have the management-side playbook down. We understand how companies will approach the case and can anticipate their arguments and defenses.

We are deeply committed to every case that we take on. We strive to understand your goals, whether that is an early resolution or taking a case to trial, and develop a strategy to maximize results based on your objectives.

 
 
 
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Employment and Separation Agreements

We understand the legal and business considerations behind entering into or exiting any employment relationship. We have significant experience drafting and negotiating all types of employment agreements, including offer letters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements. We also have extensive experience litigating restrictive covenant and breach of contract claims.

HOW WE HELP

We help executives and other individuals evaluate and negotiate the terms of any type of employment contract. We also work with individuals who have been terminated or who are looking to leave a job negotiate the terms of their separation.

For non-competes, non-solicits and other restrictive covenants, we can help you understand the scope of the restrictions, push back in negotiations, and litigate breach of contract claims.