Can I win if I sue my pervious employer for sexual harassment

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Can I win if I sue my pervious employer for sexual harassment

I was sexually harrased / sexually assaulted
two years ago at work I was 20 years old I still
suffer anxieties and emotional disstress when
the subject of sexual harassment is mentioned.
It was a very complicated and traumatizing
situation for me and it still is. What type of
details do you need me to tell?

Asked on October 18, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, New York

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

An employer is only liable for sexual harassment IF they had notice of it--i.e. you brought it to their attention--and they refused to do anything about it and then it happened again. That is, the employer is not responsible or liable for anything that occured before you made them aware of the situation, because the employer had no chance or opportunity to stop the behavior before they knew it was going on. If harassment or assault continued to after you brought it to the employer's attention, then you may be able to sue the employer, and if that  was the case, you should consult with a personal injury attorney to evaluate the strength of your claim and what it may be worth. You may also be be able to sue the person who assaulted you personally, and that is an option you should also discuss with your attorney.


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