Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Practice Group Leadership

 
Kathleen Peratis   Tammy Marzigliano     

Representing Employees Harmed By Sexual Harassment

Outten & Golden LLP has developed an extensive practice acting on behalf of employees in sexual harassment matters. Our lawyers have represented and counseled hundreds of individuals who must consider their options when faced with a sexually hostile environment in the workplace.

Helping Clients Understand Their Options and Rights

Many employees who have been subjected to sexual harassment of any type may feel that ignoring or minimizing the wrongdoing is easier than taking action. In our experience, living with the professional and psychological impact of sexual harassment can be a serious mistake. Immediate action may be required to protect the employee's rights and to prevent any escalation in the behavior. Our lawyers can help clients understand the potential benefits and costs of responding to threats, unwelcome sexual advances, or retaliation.

Outten & Golden LLP is one of the largest employee-side employment law firms in the United States. We represent employees throughout the country, providing each with individualized guidance, advocacy, and representation. Our clients include employees who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, or a coercive relationship with a superior in the workplace. Whatever the issue, our attorneys develop powerful strategies that best meet clients’ needs and goals.

Using our Experience and Knowledge to Represent Clients in Complex Matters

Outten & Golden’s sexual harassment practice group has been fighting for women’s rights for decades. This practice group is co-chaired by two women, and most of the attorneys and staff in this practice group are women. We understand the dynamics of sexual harassment. We too have been employees in a male-dominated world and are fully aware of the unique issues that women face in the workplace. We have a proven record of accomplishment in asserting our clients' rights and enforcing employers' responsibilities in cases of sexual harassment. Whether male or female, our lawyers offer women-sensitive representation.

Empowering Clients to Fight Sexual Harassment

Attempting to minimize the impact of sexual harassment does nothing to stop it. Ignoring a pattern of unlawful behavior can actually enable the wrongdoers. Employees who are subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace must take decisive action to protect their rights and to combat the culture that allows such behavior. Our lawyers are partners in such efforts, empowering clients to act to change their situations.

Developing the Right Strategy

Each client at Outten & Golden LLP has the opportunity to work directly with an experienced employment lawyer who will offer knowledgeable advice and guidance about possible options. Our goal is to end the sexual harassment and, when appropriate, to hold the harasser and the employer accountable. Our attorneys thoroughly assess and investigate each case and determine what method of dispute resolution is most likely to achieve a desirable result for our client.

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Contact Outten & Golden LLP

Those who have been subjected to the indignity of sexual harassment should not ignore it. Contact us to schedule an appointment. Call our offices in Manhattan and Stamford toll-free at 877-4OUTTEN to discuss workplace misconduct in a confidential consultation.

Additional Resources

For more information on Sexual Harassment in the workplace, please visit our website www.workharassment.net.

For questions and answers regarding workplace harassment and retaliation, click here.

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