Long Island Employment Lawyer

No one should feel unsafe, embarrassed, or silenced at work. If someone crosses the line with sexual jokes, comments, or unwanted attention, it’s important to consult a Long Island sexual harassment lawyer. At Rissmiller PLLC, our employee-side attorneys help Long Island workers stand up to abuse and protect their rights. We offer free and confidential consultations—no pressure, just help.

How a Long Island Sexual Harassment Lawyer Can Help

We listen first, explain your options in plain English, and then build a persuasive case using:

• Texts, emails, and direct messages
• Witness statements and personnel files
• Patterns of prior misconduct

Whether through private negotiation, mediation, or trial, we pursue maximum compensation and remedies to protect your job and career.

Alex Rissmiller has recovered millions on behalf of sexually harassed New York workers. If you’ve been harassed at work—verbally, physically, online, or through quid pro quo demands—we can help. Our firm focuses solely on employment law and workplace justice.

Five Immediate Steps After Workplace Sexual Harassment

Step 1: Contact an Attorney

Before taking any other steps, speak to a sexual harassment lawyer. A lawyer can protect you from retaliation, guide you through your options, and start building your case right away. Rissmiller PLLC offers free and confidential consultations.

Step 2: Document Everything

Save texts, DMs, emails, social-media screenshots, and voicemails. Write down dates, times, locations, witnesses, what happened, and who was there. Even small details can significantly strengthen your claim.

Step 3: Report Internally (If Safe to Do So)

If your workplace has HR or a written policy, file a complaint in writing and keep a copy. If you feel unsafe, your lawyer can guide the process.

Step 4: Avoid Confrontation

Do not confront the harasser alone. This can make things worse or lead to retaliation. Let your attorney or HR handle all communication.

Step 5: File a Formal Complaint (If Necessary)

Your attorney may help you file a charge with a government agency. These complaints are often the first step before legal action.

Government Agencies That Can Help on Long Island

• New York State Division of Human Rights (Long Island Office – Hauppauge)
• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (New York District Office)
• Suffolk County Human Rights Commission
• Nassau County Commission on Human Rights

Each agency investigates sexual harassment and may offer mediation, but you never have to navigate them alone—your lawyer will manage filings and deadlines.

Examples of Sexual Harassment at Work in Long Island

Inappropriate Text Messages

A manager at a Long Island retail store kept texting his employee after hours, asking personal questions and making suggestive remarks. Even when she asked him to stop, the messages continued. These types of repeated, unwanted messages are harassment.

Unwanted Touching

An employee at a restaurant in Nassau County reported a supervisor who regularly brushed up against her in the kitchen and touched her lower back. She felt unsafe but didn’t know who to tell. Unwelcome physical contact is harassment and is never acceptable at work.

Sexual Comments on Social Media

A coworker began liking and commenting on a female employee’s Instagram posts with inappropriate emojis and messages. Though it happened outside of work, it made her uncomfortable in the workplace. Social media can be part of a harassment pattern.

Direct Messages

An employee at an office in Suffolk County received direct messages late at night from her supervisor. The messages started friendly, but quickly turned sexual. Even though it wasn’t face-to-face, this behavior constitutes harassment.

Repeated Sexual Jokes

In a construction firm, male coworkers constantly made sexual jokes about a new female hire. Even after she asked them to stop, they laughed it off. Repeated jokes of a sexual nature can create a hostile work environment—and constitute harassment.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

A woman working at a Long Island marketing company was told by her supervisor that she could receive a raise if she agreed to go on a date with him. When she declined, her hours were cut. This is quid pro quo harassment, and violates federal and state laws.

Speak to a Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Long Island Today

If you’ve experienced anything like this, talk to a sexual harassment lawyer in Long Island who will take you seriously. You don’t need proof to start the conversation. We will help you understand your options and protect your job and your personal well-being.

Call us at (646) 664-1412 or contact us online today. Your consultation is free and confidential. We’re here to help you feel safe at work again.