PRACTICE AREAS: 2
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 3

Firm Details

Phillips & Associates | Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Employment Lawyers

Phillips & Associates is a large plaintiff-side employment law firm representing workers throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Our team of more than 50 attorneys and staff members represents employees in matters involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, workplace discrimination (including age, disability, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, and criminal record), retaliation, hostile work environments, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, and civil rights issues.

We handle matters arising from a wide range of workplace conduct, including coercive relationships, late-night or digital harassment, and misconduct occurring outside the office, such as at parties, conferences, or work-related travel. Free Consultation. No Fees Unless We Recover.

    Sexual Harassment & Misconduct

    • Sexual Harassment by a Boss or Supervisor (unwanted advances, repeated requests for dates, quid pro quo conduct)

    • Late-Night or Off-Hours Sexual Texts or Messages (non-work-related communications, digital harassment)

    • Workplace Relationships That Become Coercive (power imbalances, pressure to date, retaliation following a breakup)

    • Retaliation for Rejecting Sexual Advances

    • Harassment at Office Parties, Off-Site Events, or Business Travel (holiday parties, conferences, client functions)

    • Sexual Assault or Unwanted Touching in the Workplace

    • Adult Survivor Cases (civil claims involving sexual assault or abuse)

    Discrimination & Retaliation

    • Age Discrimination

    • Arrest or Criminal Conviction Record Discrimination (Fair Chance and second-chance hiring issues)

    • Disability Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate (medical leave and reasonable accommodations)

    • Medical Condition Discrimination (including cancer, chronic illness, or recovery from surgery)

    • National Origin Discrimination

    • Pregnancy, Paternity, and Caregiver Discrimination (lactation issues and maternity or paternity leave)

    • Race and Color Discrimination (racist remarks, slurs, or unequal treatment)

    • Religious Discrimination and Accommodation (scheduling, dress, and religious observance)

    • Sex and Gender Discrimination (including gender identity and expression)

    • Sexual Orientation Discrimination

    • Retaliation for Reporting Discrimination or Harassment (termination, demotion, or disciplinary action)

    Wage & Hour (Unpaid Wages)

    • Unpaid Overtime (FLSA and state law claims)

    • Minimum Wage Violations and Off-the-Clock Work (time shaving and unpaid labor)

    • Tip Theft, Worker Misclassification, and Unlawful Deductions

    Whistleblower & Civil Rights

    • Whistleblower Retaliation (including claims under NY Labor Law § 740, SOX, and public policy statutes)

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PRACTICE AREAS: 2
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 3
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Awards & Focus

Awards
  • Top Employment Attorney-American Society of Legal Advocates
  • Top Employment Attorney-American Society of Legal Advocates
  • Best Employment Attorneys in New York - Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America
  • Best Employment Attorneys in New York - Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America
  • Top Rated Employment Law Trial Attorneys - Multi- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Top Rated Employment Law Trial Attorneys - Multi- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Top Employment Lawyers in New York and New Jersey - Super Lawyers
  • Top Employment Lawyers in New York and New Jersey - Super Lawyers
  • Top 10 - Best Labor & Employment Law Firm New York - American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • Top 10 - Best Labor & Employment Law Firm New York - American Institute of Legal Counsel
Practice Areas
  • Labor and Employment Law - Employee
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Jurisdictions

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