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Co-Worker Sexual Harassment

What Are Examples of Co-Worker Sexual Harassment?

Co-worker sexual harassment can take several forms. Some examples of co-worker sexual harassment may include:

  • Giving you a sexually explicit gift
  • Repeatedly calling you “sweetheart,” “honey,” or “baby”
  • Purposely brushing up against you
  • Dropping a pencil, asking you to pick it up and then squeezing your buttocks
  • Offering to give you a good recommendation in exchange for sexual favors
  • Sending you flirty text messages and complimenting you on your appearance
  • Posting sexual comments about you on social media
  • Making demeaning comments about women or men
  • Talking about sex with others near you
  • Sexually assaulting you

You have the right to a workplace free from sexual harassment. Your employer’s job is to make sure that policies are in place and repercussions are handed out when sexual harassment occurs. When your employer fails to protect you from co-worker sexual harassment, they violate sexual harassment laws and create a hostile work environment. They violate their mandated responsibility to protect employees and provide a safe workplace.

You cannot get fired from work or experience other forms of retaliation for reporting sexual harassment from a co-worker. Any form of retaliation, such as wrongful termination, demotions, negative reviews, and more, violates sexual harassment laws.

Call us at 800-807-2209 to schedule a free consultation about your coworker sexual harassment claim. Our lawyers handle all employment law matters for employees in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Different employers have different codes of conduct dictated by the employee handbook. Some employers completely forbid intra-office fraternization. Others maintain specific rules for avoiding workplace harassment. Know the anti-harassment policies in your workplace and follow the guidelines precisely for preventing and reporting inappropriate conduct.

Do not let embarrassment or other reservations prevent you from exposing the bad behavior from your co-workers. If your employer ignores your complaints about co-worker sexual harassment, you have the right to file a charge for sexual harassment in the workplace with the appropriate federal agency. Contact an experienced sexual harassment lawyer to discuss your options to seek justice.

Do not let embarrassment or other reservations prevent you from exposing the bad behavior from your co-workers. If your employer ignores your complaints about co-worker sexual harassment, you have the right to file a charge for sexual harassment in the workplace with the appropriate federal agency. Contact an experienced sexual harassment lawyer to discuss your options to seek justice.

Federal law provides employees 180 days to file a charge of sexual harassment with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Some states also have state laws against sexual harassment at work. Contact your sexual harassment attorney to determine the statute of limitations in your state regarding sexual harassment charges.

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What Compensation Is Available for You Regarding Co-Worker Sexual Harassment?

If your employer refuses to stop co-worker sexual harassment, you have the right to request compensation. You may ask for your harasser to get fired from work. You may also request remedies for lost wages, legal fees, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Speak with a compassionate sexual harassment lawyer to ensure you get the relief you deserve.

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What to Do Now to Fight Co-Worker Sexual Harassment?

Do not let your co-worker think they can get away with sexually harassing you because you are peers. Stand up for your rights and put an end to this behavior. Here are a few things you can do to start the process:

  • Contact the experienced sexual harassment attorneys at Derek Smith Law Group immediately.
  • Do not quit your job until you consult your attorney.
  • File a written complaint with HR regarding the harassment.
  • Gather evidence. Document everything, including what occurred, when and where it occurred, who was involved, and any witnesses. Gather written evidence, such as emails, text messages, photos, and screenshots.
  • Do not waste time. You have a limited time to file a lawsuit. Do not wait until it is too late.

Contact Our Experienced Sexual Harassment Lawyers for Your Free Consultation

You have the right to go to work without being harassed sexually by your co-workers. If you are the victim of co-worker sexual harassment, the compassionate sexual harassment attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami, and Los Angeles can help.

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