Legal Advice on Workplace Harassment

Every employee deserves to work in a safe environment. In fact, harassment based on any protected characteristics that create an unsafe working environment is prohibited by law. Sadly, this does not prevent all employees or employers from taking part in various forms of harassment. That means, some workplaces can be hostile or even dangerous environments where people don't feel safe or comfortable doing their job. If you have faced harassment in the workplace which makes it difficult for you to do your job, Yale Fishman attorney can help.

Harassment describes unwanted conduct that violates your dignity in the workplace, or makes it a hostile, degrading or offensive environment for you. A few examples of the types of harassment which are not acceptable in the workplace include harassment based upon:

·         Age, such as offensive comments about one's age or being passed up for promotion to due to one's age
·         Disability or medical condition, such as being bullied or verbally harassed about one's disabilities
·         Gender, such as being the target of negative stereotypes about men's and women's roles
·         Religion, such as cruel jokes about one's religion or pressure to convert an individual
·         Race, such as racial slurs or jokes
·         Sexual orientation, such as repeated unwanted inquiries about one's sexual orientation

When these situations occur, victims of workplace harassment often feel powerless. They often feel like there's nothing they can do and might not even be sure where they can turn to for help or how to handle such upsetting situations. Fortunately, you're not alone. As an experienced NY attorney Yale Fishman knows exactly what to do in such difficult situations.

If you have been dealing with a fellow employee or employer who makes racial stereotypes, sexual jokes, unwanted sexual advancements, or another type of harassing remark that has created a hostile work environment, it may be time for legal intervention.

Whatever type of harassment claim you're dealing with, no matter how serious or minor it might seem, make sure you take your claim seriously right from the start. For start, you can contact Yale Fishman Associates and schedule a case evaluation.