Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

09/09/2026

S*xual harassment in the workplace is not always obvious.

While many people think of harassment as unwanted physical contact or explicit advances, it can also include inappropriate comments, repeated requests for dates, sexually suggestive jokes, offensive messages, sharing explicit materials, or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. In some cases, a single serious incident may be enough to create a hostile work environment.

No employee should feel pressured to tolerate inappropriate behavior in order to keep their job, earn a promotion, or be treated fairly at work.

At Phillips & Associates, PLLC, we are dedicated exclusively to representing employees. Our attorneys help workers understand their rights and pursue claims against employers who allow sexual harassment to occur in the workplace.

If something at work does not feel right, it may be worth taking the time to learn whether your rights have been violated. Visit: https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/s/99c7485

09/08/2026

We appreciate your feedback. Helping New York employees feel heard and supported is always our priority. Visit https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/s/u9B9577

09/08/2026

Being ignored doesn't mean what happened to you didn't matter.

If HR let you down, there are other paths to accountability. Click the link in bio to explore your options.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the rights of workers across New York City.

Every employee deserves a workplace free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Protecting those rights is at the core of what we do. Visit https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/s/46c9505

09/07/2026

Not every negative workplace change is retaliation—but some are. Learn how New York law distinguishes performance management from unlawful retaliation in our latest blog.

Interested in learning more about Phillips & Associates, PLLC and our services? Check out our blog posts from September 2026 today!

09/07/2026

It doesn't always look like an obvious slur or an outright firing.

Racial discrimination at work shows up in who gets promoted, who gets passed over, who's held to different standards, and who's pushed out. It's systemic. It's subtle. And it's still illegal.

If you've experienced it, you don't have to absorb it in silence.

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09/07/2026

Your timecard says one thing. Your paycheck says another. Which one is right?

If your employer's time records don't match the hours you actually worked, you may still have an unpaid wage or overtime claim. Employers are legally required to keep accurate time and payroll records. When those records are incomplete or inaccurate, schedules, messages, pay stubs, and your own testimony can help establish the hours you worked and wages you're owed.

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es. If your employer's time records show fewer hours than you actually worked, you may still have an unpaid wage or overtime claim.

09/04/2026

Back in the office doesn’t mean open season for comments. If repeated remarks about your appearance make you uncomfortable, it could rise to sexual harassment under NYC law. Visit https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/s/r0u7F5u

09/04/2026

The reason microaggressions are so hard to address is that each one comes with built-in deniability.

"It was just a compliment." "I was curious." "You're too sensitive."

But research is clear: consistent exposure to microaggressions causes real harm — anxiety, burnout, and a sense of exclusion that compounds over time.

From a legal standpoint, a single microaggression may not establish a claim on its own. But a pattern — especially one tied to your race, gender, disability, or another protected characteristic — can be part of a larger hostile work environment claim.

Document what's happening. Dates, what was said, who heard it. That record matters more than most people realize.

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09/03/2026

One of the most common questions we hear — and it deserves an honest answer.

Every case is different. But knowing what to expect gives you power. Whether it resolves quickly or takes longer to fight, we'll be with you every step of the way — and you pay nothing unless we win.

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