If you have faced sexual harassment or retaliation at work in New Rochelle, our employment lawyer can help you take action and move forward with confidence.
No employee should have to endure sexual harassment to keep their job. Whether you’re working at a Syracuse hospital, an accounting firm, manufacturing plant, office, or local business, you are entitled to a workplace that is safe, respectful, and free from harassment.
At Megan Thomas Law, we help employees across Syracuse and Central New York take legal action when they’ve been sexually harassed, intimidated, or retaliated against at work. If you’ve experienced inappropriate comments, unwanted touching, coercion, or threats for speaking up, you are not alone, and you have rights.
We provide strategic, compassionate legal support to workers ready to take a stand against workplace misconduct.
Sexual harassment includes any unwanted sexual behavior in the workplace. This could involve inappropriate physical contact, offensive comments, or threats tied to your job status.
Examples include:
Importantly, New York law no longer requires harassment to be “severe or pervasive” — just that it rises above a petty slight or trivial inconvenience.
The New York State Human Rights Law provides some of the strongest workplace protections in the country — and they apply to workers in Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County.
Here’s what the law guarantees:
You do not need to suffer in silence or wait for things to get worse. You have the right to take action now.
At Megan Thomas Law, we represent employees across a wide range of industries, including:
No matter what you do or where you work, your voice matters — and we’re here to help you protect your dignity and your future.
Write down what happened — include:
This documentation can become crucial evidence if you decide to take legal action.
Most Syracuse employers are required to have a sexual harassment policy and reporting procedure. You can:
If you fear retaliation, consult a lawyer first. You are not required to report internally before filing a complaint with a government agency.
We’ll help you determine your best path forward, which may include:
Your consultation is completely confidential, and no action will be taken without your permission.
If your sexual harassment claim is successful, you may be entitled to:
We build every case around your goals — whether that’s financial relief, professional protection, or institutional accountability.
New York State Division of Human Rights – Syracuse Regional Office
Address: 333 E Washington St, Room 401, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 428-4633
Website: https://dhr.ny.gov
You can also file a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or speak with a lawyer to help you navigate the process.
You’ve worked hard to build your career — and no one has the right to take that away with inappropriate, threatening, or degrading behavior. At Megan Thomas Law, we help Syracuse employees hold employers accountable, recover damages, and rebuild their confidence and peace of mind.
Whether you want to pursue a quiet settlement, stand up in court, or simply understand your rights, we’re ready to stand beside you.
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You’ve dealt with enough.
The harassment, the excuses, the retaliation — it all ends now.
Start your claim. Get what you’re owed.
