At Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to advocating for women’s rights, particularly in the workplace. Our very own Jack Tuckner, a distinguished attorney specializing in pregnancy discrimination and gender bias, has recently been featured in a compelling Fast Company article titled “Pregnant and Laid Off: How Tech’s
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Championing Caregivers: A Guide to Workplace Accommodations with TSWS
At Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP, we understand the pivotal role workplace accommodations play in supporting caregivers, particularly those with children facing disabilities. We are deeply committed to advocating for caregivers’ rights and providing guidance and support as you navigate the complexities of employment law.
Recently, firm co-founding attorney Jack Tuckner’s dedication to advocating…
What Should I Do if I’m Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
As a New York sexual harassment law firm, one of the questions that we are most frequently asked is “what should I do if I’m being sexually harassed at work?”
If you’re being sexually harassed at work, you may wish to consider:
- Asking the person who is harassing you to stop, if you feel
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Federal Laws Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
If you are being sexually harassed at your job, you may be wondering about the federal laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, and what protections these laws provide.
Workplace sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination, so sexual harassment is illegal throughout the United States. Generally, these federal laws apply only…
New York Laws Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The laws protecting employees against workplace sexual harassment are broad. In addition to Federal laws prohibiting workplace sexual harassment, New York laws against sexual harassment in the workplace also protect employees.
New York laws against sexual harassment at work come from both federal and state law. In addition, New York City has its own…
How Much Can I Get for a Sexual Harassment Case?
If you’ve been sexually harassed at work, you may be wondering “how much can I get for a sexual harassment case?’ and the types of damages to which you may be entitled.
If you take legal action, there are different kinds of “remedies” you can ask for. Some have to do with money as…
Notice to Employer About Sexual Harassment
Unfortunately, sexual harassment occurs all too frequently in the workplace. If you are being sexually harassed at work it will be important that you voice your concerns as soon as possible to your HR department (or company executives, if there is no HR department) as soon as possible.
In particular, if you want to…
How to File a Sexual Harassment Complaint with The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR)
If you have experienced sexual harassment at work in New York and your employer is aware but has not stopped it, ignored your harassment complaint, or retaliated against you in any way for complaining, or for supporting someone else’s complaint of sexual harassment, you can file a legal complaint with a government agency.
In New…
What Is Sexual Harassment in The Workplace?
Updated Jan 30, 2024
As a New York sexual harassment law firm, we frequently receive calls from asking “What is sexual harassment?” The following explains what constitutes sexual harassment in New York, and what your rights are if you’ve been sexually harassed, and what you should do if you are being sexually harassed.
If you’ve…
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No More Weight Shaming: New York City Law Protects People from Discrimination Based on Height and Weight
New York City has signed legislation prohibiting employers from discriminating against a person based on their height or weight. The law will come into effect on November 22, 2023.
In May 2023, New York City Mayor, Eric Adams,…