If you have faced sexual harassment or workplace retaliation in Ithaca, our attorney can help you take the next step toward justice and accountability.
Sexual harassment has no place in the workplace, not in Ithaca, not anywhere. Whether you’re working in higher education, the service industry, healthcare, or a local business, you deserve a safe and respectful environment where you can focus on your job without fear of unwanted comments, touching, or retaliation.
At Megan Thomas Law, we help employees in Ithaca and across Tompkins County understand their legal rights and take powerful, strategic action when workplace harassment occurs. If you’ve been sexually harassed, bullied, ignored, or punished for speaking up, you may have a legal claim — and we’re here to help you navigate it with compassion and clarity.
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual behavior that interferes with your work environment or employment conditions. It can be verbal, physical, visual, or digital — and it doesn’t have to involve physical assault to be illegal.
Examples include:
Under New York law, sexual harassment does not need to be “severe or pervasive” to be illegal — even one incident can rise to the level of unlawful conduct if it’s more than a “trivial inconvenience.”
New York State has enacted some of the strongest anti-harassment protections in the country, and they apply to workers in Ithaca, NY, regardless of job title, employer size, or industry.
You are legally protected if you are:
Key rights under New York State Human Rights Law include:
Your employer is required to maintain a sexual harassment prevention policy, conduct annual training, and respond promptly to complaints. If they fail to do so, you may be entitled to compensation.
Sexual harassment can happen anywhere — but certain Ithaca workplaces are more frequently involved in complaints, including:
We’ve worked with clients from all sectors — from entry-level workers to professionals in high-ranking roles — and we tailor our strategy based on your situation, goals, and needs.
Many employers in Ithaca — especially larger institutions — have HR protocols for reporting harassment. If you feel safe doing so:
You are not required to report internally before filing a legal complaint. If you fear retaliation or don’t trust the system, we can help you decide the safest next step.
At Megan Thomas Law, we help you understand your rights and take decisive, confidential action. Options may include:
You don’t have to know exactly what you want right now. We’re here to listen, inform, and support you at every stage.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to:
We’ll help you identify the most meaningful outcome for you — whether that’s financial, professional, or personal.
NYS Division of Human Rights – Binghamton Regional Office
Address: State Office Building, 44 Hawley St, Room 603, Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: (607) 721-8467
Website: https://dhr.ny.gov
You don’t have to tolerate inappropriate comments, advances, or threats just to keep your job. If you’ve experienced sexual harassment in Ithaca, Megan Thomas Law is ready to help you protect your rights, your dignity, and your future.
We’ve helped employees from all walks of life move forward with strength and clarity — and we’re ready to do the same for you.
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You’ve dealt with enough.
The harassment, the excuses, the retaliation — it all ends now.
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