Employment Law
Sexual Harassment
No one should face sexual harassment at work. Gomez Law stands up for victims and holds employers accountable.
Sexual Harassment Attorney in Buffalo, NY
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New York State Human Rights Law. It can take two primary forms: quid pro quo harassment — where employment decisions are conditioned on sexual favors — and hostile work environment harassment, where unwelcome sexual conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive workplace.
New York State strengthened its sexual harassment laws in 2019, lowering the threshold for what qualifies as actionable harassment and extending protections to independent contractors, interns, and other non-employees. Employers in Buffalo and throughout Western New York are required to have a written sexual harassment policy and provide annual training. When they fail to prevent or address harassment, Gomez Law is ready to hold them accountable.
Examples of Sexual Harassment
Quid Pro Quo
When a supervisor conditions a job benefit — a raise, promotion, or continued employment — on the employee's submission to sexual conduct.
Hostile Work Environment
When unwelcome sexual conduct is so severe or pervasive that it creates an abusive or intimidating work environment for the victim.
You have the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. If your employer has failed to protect you, Gomez Law will fight to hold them accountable and pursue every remedy available to you under New York and Federal law.
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