Overview

Phillips & Associates| Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Employment Lawyers

One of the largest Plaintiff-side employment law firm serving NYC, Long Island, Westchester, NJ, PA, and FL. Our 50+ attorneys /staff assist workers in sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination (age, disability, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, criminal-record), retaliation, hostile work environment, wage & hour, whistleblower, and civil rights cases. We regularly handle high-profile matters and coercive workplace relationships, late-night/digital harassment, and off-site incidents at parties or conferences. Free Consultation. No Fees Unless We Recover.

    Sexual Harassment & Misconduct

    • Sexual Harassment by a Boss or Supervisor (boss hitting on you, repeated requests for dates; quid pro quo)

    • Late-Night or Off-Hours Sexual Texts/Messages (not work-related; digital harassment)

    • Workplace Relationships That Turn Coercive (power imbalance, pressure to date, retaliation after a breakup)

    • Retaliation for Rejecting Sexual Advances

    • Harassment at Office Parties, Off-Sites & Business Travel (holiday parties, conferences, client events)

    • Sexual Assault & Groping at Work

    • Adult Survivor Cases (civil claims for sexual assault/abuse)

    Discrimination & Retaliation

    • Age Discrimination

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

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

    • Medical Condition Discrimination (cancer, chronic illness, surgery/recovery)

    • National Origin Discrimination

    • Pregnancy & Paternity/Parenting Discrimination (caregiver status, lactation, maternity/paternity leave)

    • Race & Color Discrimination (racist jokes, slurs, unequal treatment)

    • Religious Discrimination & Accommodation (scheduling, dress, observance)

    • Sex/Gender Discrimination (including gender identity & expression)

    • Sexual Orientation Discrimination

    • Retaliation for Reporting Discrimination or Harassment (termination, demotion, write-ups)

    Wage & Hour (Unpaid Pay)

    • Unpaid Overtime (FLSA & State Law)

    • Minimum Wage, Off-the-Clock Work & Time-Shaving

    • Tip Theft, Misclassification & Unlawful Deductions

    Whistleblower & Civil Rights

    • Whistleblower Retaliation (NY Labor Law §740, SOX, public-policy complaints)

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      /whistleblower-retaliation/ /civil-rights/

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Practice Areas:
2
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

New York City

Tier
3
New York City
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Select Clients

Entry Level Staff Executive Assistants & Personal/Celebrity Assistants, Administrative Assistants & Receptionists Paralegals & Junior Lawyers and Law Firm Partners Corporate Support Staff (HR, marketing coordinators, finance assistants) Mediacal Industry Employeee- Nurses, Phyicians Assistants, Dental Assistants, Doctors and other medical industry employees Hospitality Employees- Waitresses, Bartenders, Hosts/Hostesses Security Industry and Staff Performing Arts including dancers, actors, backstage crew, production assistants/interns, front-of-house staff, and executive assistants to directors/producers are among the roles most vulnerable to sexual harassment.

Rankings

Regional

New York City

Tier
3
New York City
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Phillips & Associates has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Employee
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Phillips & Associates proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Phillips & Associates is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Phillips & Associates has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Phillips & Associates continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Top Employment Attorney-American Society of Legal Advocates
Best Employment Attorneys in New York - Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America
Top Rated Employment Law Trial Attorneys - Multi- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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

Offices & Contacts

New York, NY
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