Harassment

$175,000.00 – Hostile Work Environment & Sexual Harassment

Firm represented a male staff member against his former employer for egregious hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”), and the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”). After sending a demand letter and engaging in negotiations did not produce a successful outcome, the firm presented the case before the New York State Division of Human Rights leading to a settlement in the amount of $175,000.00.  Michael J. Borrelli and Sharan R. Abraham handled the matter for the Firm.

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