New York City Sexual Harassment & Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Despite several laws banning both sexual harassment and employment discrimination, many lawsuits are filed each year by harassment or discrimination victims seeking justice and compensation. If you are in need of experienced sexual harassment and discrimination attorneys in Manhattan, New York, or elsewhere in the nation, and whether you are looking to file a sexual harassment or a discrimination lawsuit, the law firm of Proner & Proner can help. Our lawyers have represented the unjustly treated victims of harassment and discrimination in the workplace for many decades and we are the superior choice for legal counsel. Contact Proner & Proner today for your free case review.
Victim Of Sexual Harassment And Employment Discrimination And Have Questions? We Can Help, Tell Us What Happened.
If you have experienced on-the-job sexual harassment of any sort, you may want to look into filing a sexual harassment lawsuit. Our New York City sexual harassment and employment discrimination lawyers are experienced in this area of law and offer superior legal guidance to victims filing sexual harassment lawsuits, throughout NYC and the nation. Contact Proner & Proner today to discuss your case in a confidential, understanding environment.
Sensitive Legal Representation For Victims Of Sexual Harassment, Workplace Abuse And Discrimination In NY
Under the law, sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment can take many different forms. Many women, and increasingly men, have been subjected to sexual discrimination and harassment throughout the United States. Sexual discrimination may involve denying an employee benefits (such as a promotion) based on the employee’s sex, or failing to provide a safe work environment for employees. Sexual harassment may also include offensive jokes, unwanted sexual advances, and bribing employees with raises in exchange for sexual favors.
The harasser may be a man or a woman, and the victim does not have to be of the opposite sex. The harasser can be a supervisor of the victim, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or a non-employee. Furthermore, a sexual harassment victim is not defined as the person harassed; it can be anyone affected by the offensive conduct. Lastly, harassment can occur without economic injury or discharge to the victim. In all cases, the harasser’s conduct must be unwelcome.
Employment Discrimination In New York
It is illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring and firing, compensation, assignment or classification of employees, transfer, promotion, layoff, employment benefits, and more.
There are many federal laws that prohibit job discrimination:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Bars employment discrimination based on sex, race, religion, color, or national origin.
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Prohibits sex-based wage discrimination for men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment.
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Protects people 40 years of age or older from age discrimination.
- Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Bars discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Civil Rights Act of 1991
Provides monetary damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination.
Under the law, discriminatory practices also include harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age; employment decisions based on stereotypes about various groups; and retaliation against someone for opposing discriminatory practices, and more.
Despite strict and wide-reaching anti-employment discrimination laws such as these, some employers are still failing to hire, terminating, or mistreating employees based on their race, color, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Such discrimination is illegal and punishable by law. We encourage victims of discrimination to file a lawsuit, recover compensatory and punitive damages, and force the employer to comply with anti-discrimination laws.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of employment discrimination and are considering filing a lawsuit, please contact the attorneys at our New York City law firm today to discuss your case.
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Client Testimonials
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Got into a motorcycle accident and went to Proner&Proner. I received great services and excellent results, I would definitively recommend the services. It was a great experience for me, A++ attorneys.
When I felt I needed legal support after a motorcycle accident, I sought out an attorney who was a motorcyclist as well. Fortunately, I found Mr. Proner. The concern I received was a comfort. The firm’s contact with me while working on my behalf was reassuring and the results certainly made a bad experience easier to put behind me. My gratitude to Proner & Proner.
Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!
I am very grateful for the services they were very quick and they dealt with my case right away. Thank you very much.
Mitchell Proner is an excellent lawyer. He took our case and did the right thing. We recommend him 100% to anyone. His staff are professionals and they care about their clients.
Greatest Lawyers I ever had. Answer any and every question I ever had. They treated me as one of the family. I can’t say enough about this firm. Thank you so much for all you guys did.
Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney – definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!
Contact Our NYC Sexual Harassment And Discrimination Attorneys
The legal system can seem overwhelming, especially to those who have been the target of sexual harassment or employment discrimination. An untold number of sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases go unreported and unpunished across the country because victims are afraid to come forward.
At Proner & Proner in NYC, we understand the special requirements of sensitive cases such as discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits. We give our New York City clients confidential and compassionate treatment, aggressively representing our clients in court to help them obtain justice and peace of mind.
If you have suffered as a result of sexual harassment or workplace discrimination and are considering filing a lawsuit, contact our attorneys in New York City today. We will fight for justice and help you win your sexual harassment or discrimination lawsuit.
In The Press
Hit and Run
Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. 
Ferry Disaster
Attorney Mitchell Proner, an experienced maritime law attorney, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people. 
Road Rage Incident
Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light. Office Location
Even though the firm has successfully represented clients from five continents and over 30 jurisdictions, Proner & Proner serves New York personal injury clients in all five boroughs from our office in Midtown Manhattan.
