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Every year, sexual assault in the workplace affects many female New York city employees. According to the National Center for biotechnology information, as many as 58% of female employees experience sexual harassment or sexual assault in the workplace. Sexual assault is a crime in New York City, and law enforcement are responsible for investigating sexual assault crimes.
Prosecutors can bring criminal charges against the assailant. Sadly, many victims never receive justice as their assailants are not charged, not convicted, or engage in a plea deal for a less severe sentence than they deserve. What should a victim do who has been assaulted in her place of employment? Victims of sexual assault in the workplace have several options for obtaining compensation for their injuries. If you or your loved one has experienced sexual assault in the workplace, there are legal steps you can take to seek justice and protect yourself.
Contact the Police
Discussing your sexual assault with law enforcement offers can be extremely difficult. Victims of sexual assault often feel isolated and embarrassed after the assault takes place. You may be understandably worried about your co-workers finding out about the sexual assault. Sexual assault is a crime in New York, no matter where the assault happens. Survivors of sexual assault in the workplace should report the incident to law enforcement as soon as possible. If your assailant is dangerous and your safety is in jeopardy, law enforcement will work with you to ensure that you are safe. They will begin an investigation that will hopefully lead to your assailant being convicted for the sexual assault.
Please read the complete article at Women’s Rights NY Blog.
https://womensrightsny.com/revised-sexual-harassment-law-new-york/
Even if there is only one employee, one 1099 employee and that’s you, and you are being sexually harassed, you can fight back. Also under the same new revised law, effective July 2018, mandatory arbitration will no longer be mandatory for sexual harassment claims in New York.
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If you’re challenged by domestic violence in your personal life, you are protected from job discrimination in your professional life if you work anywhere in New York State. It’s illegal for your company to treat you worse or discriminate against you because of DV or stalking behavior of any kind, and if you have any physical or emotional condition as a result of the DV, your employer must “reasonably accommodate” (be flexible) and treat you no differently than it would any other employee with a temporary disability. If you work in NYC (or Westchester), the law goes even further, requiring your employer to accommodate your DV situation even if you aren’t hurt or disabled. Make sure your company knows about your DV challenges, so put it writing to so you can prove it later. Contact Deborah at 212-766-9100 or 845.201.0200 if you need further guidance or just want chat in confidence about your related situation.
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