Albany Workplace Harassment Lawyers
Suffering harassment at work from your manager, your colleagues or other stakeholders can take a toll on your job performance and overall well-being. While you should never have to endure this kind of mistreatment, it is sadly still ingrained in many workplaces in and around the Albany metro.
Our New York employment lawyers at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, understand how difficult it can be to deal with this type of behavior and we are here to hold those responsible accountable and seek damages and justice on your behalf.
What Counts As Workplace Harassment In Albany, New York?
Workplace harassment can take several forms. A few examples include:
- Sexual harassment: Unwanted sexual advances or comments that create a hostile work environment, or dangling promotions, raises or offering other benefits to employees in exchange for sexual favors (quid pro quo)
- Verbal abuse: Insulting or degrading language directed at an employee by a manager, coworker, customer or other stakeholder.
- Physical intimidation: Threatening or engaging in physical violence.
- Harassment based on protected classes: Making unwanted jokes or remarks against someone based on their age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status or other protected class.
No matter the type of harassment you endure, know that it is illegal for your employer to let it continue. If you have further questions, you can reach out to us anytime by calling 212-847-4999.
Which Federal Agency Enforces Laws Against Workplace Harassment?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace harassment. For more information, you can visit the EEOC’s harassment page.
How Can You Prove Harassment In The Workplace?
If you want to develop a strong workplace harassment claim, you will need the following evidence:
- Records of times, dates and instances of harassment.
- Statements from colleagues or other witnesses who can corroborate your experiences.
- Written communication, such as emails and messages, that demonstrates harassment.
- Unfair performance reviews and other evaluations that are evidence of retaliatory behavior by the employer.
- Any videos or photographs that visually display the harassment. However, gathering this type of evidence is not always possible.
The type of evidence you can, or need to gather, typically depends on the specifics of your situation. We can help you compile the evidence you do have into a compelling workplace harassment claim.
Do You Need An Attorney For A Workplace Discrimination Claim In Albany?
While you are not required to, hiring an attorney for a workplace discrimination claim can provide several benefits such as:
- An advocate who has substantial knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
- Someone who has handled numerous workplace harassment and discrimination claims before and can rely on that experience to help you make critical decisions and take decisive actions.
- A representative who understands that no harassment or discrimination case is the same and can effectively tailor their legal strategies to match the needs and situations of their clients
We have the experience, dedication and tenacity to represent you in these types of cases. Our goal is to help you feel confident about pursuing your case and provid you with peace of mind.
Don’t Wait – Pursue A Workplace Harassment Claim Today
We understand how much of a toll dealing with workplace harassment can take on you. We are here to tell you that you don’t have to put up with it anymore. We can give you the tools, resources, courage and confidence you need to fight back.
Schedule a free initial consultation with us today. You can do so by completing our contact form or calling us at 212-847-4999.