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Compassionate Sexual Harassment Lawyers Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment by the Business Owner or Co-Owners.
Sexual harassment by the owner of the company is a form of sex discrimination under federal and state laws. When your business owner, co-owner, CEO, CFO, President, or any member of upper management sexually harasses you, you are entitled to compensation.
Sexual harassment from company leadership occurs when any of the above makes the following unwanted actions towards an employee or job applicant: unwanted sexual advances, unwanted sexual comments, unwelcome physical contact, etc.
For over 25 years, the experienced sexual harassment attorneys and the team of former sex-crimes prosecutors at the Derek Smith Law Group in New York City, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, or New Jersey have helped victims of sexual harassment receive the compensation they deserve.
Sexual harassment can occur as either a quid pro quo action or a hostile work environment.
Sexual harassment from business owners and co-owners may include, but is not limited to:
The business owner is the top of the business chain of command. However, you still have options to report any sexual misconduct committed by the owner or co-owner of a company. If your company employs a human resources (HR) department, you may report sexual harassment there.
If your employer does not have an HR department, you may be able to report sexual harassment to any of the following:
Discover how our expertise has helped clients overcome their legal challenges and achieve successful outcomes.
View All TestimonialsOlivia is the best! Oliva was very thorough, patient, and very detailed and descriptive regarding the process. She was very supportive of my sexual harassment case. From the very beginning, she communicated and would provide me with any updates and she was always available when I needed anything. More importantly, she always extended that comfort level of trust which always made me feel at peac... Read Full Testimonial
Casey Barkhordarian is a fabulous attorney to work with. He explained everything to me about the case (including the millions of questions I asked) right from the start of our very first meeting. He did so in a way that I could understand and was very prompt and clear with communication the entire time. Casey Barkhordarian is a very competent and knowledgeable lawyer to have on your team. I def... Read Full Testimonial
Matt Finkleberg is by far the best attorney I’ve ever hired! From the outset, it was evident that he was not just another lawyer; Matt is nothing short of extraordinary. He possesses the ability to do his job phenomenally while somehow managing to give me hope during one of my darkest of hours. Matt consistently returned my calls promptly, regardless of my questions, confusion, or self-doubt ... Read Full Testimonial
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience working with Matt Finkelberg. From the very beginning, Matt approached my case with an incredible level of professionalism, knowledge, and dedication that immediately put me at ease. It is rare to find an attorney who not only possesses an impressive depth of legal expertise but who also truly cares about the well-being and best interests of thei... Read Full Testimonial
Olivia is absolutely outstanding! She understands the emotional side of your case while being able to find the legal aspects of holding the employer accountable for breaking the law! Made a really terrible situation a little easier by explaining everything and helping me get everything in order and in the right hands. I would not use anyone else! Call them for any sexual harassment case... You ... Read Full Testimonial
This law firm is absolutely amazing!!! They went so above and beyond for me!!! I am so grateful for all their help with my difficult case!!! If you need a lawyer, you will be in great hands with their firm!!! And wait until you see the office! The building is so high tech I couldn't figure out how to get in the elevator lol!
It was a pleasure to have Casey represent and help me for my employment case. It was my first time needing an attorney, so I was a bit apprehensive at first – Casey took the time to answer all of my questions and fully explain everything to me, which really put me at ease. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process – Casey would ask questions to ensure... Read Full Testimonial
matt is an excellent attorney. he handled my case with the utmost care and highly exceeded all expectations. i could not recommend derek smith and esp. matt finkelberg enough
matt is an excellent attorney. he handled my case with the utmost care and highly exceeded all expectations. i could not recommend derek smith and esp. matt finkelberg enough 🙂
Matt handled a suit against the City of LA and members of the a Neighborhood Council for racial discrimination and harassment. Ths was the first suit of this type filed on a Neighborhood Council Matt handled it with poise and above all professionalism. He walked me through the 3 year process and above all provided moral support and encouragement as I still experienced racism and harassment duri... Read Full Testimonial
Matt Finkelberg is Amazing and Devotional! It was a pleasure to have Matt represent me for my employment case. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgable throughout the whole process. Whenever I reached out he responded promptly which I greatly appreciated. Matt fought diligently and hard throughout my case to make sure my case was represented best. Thank you again Matt for everything.... Read Full Testimonial
It was a pleasure to have Casey represent and help me for my employment case. It was my first time needing an attorney, so I was a bit apprehensive at first – Casey took the time to answer all of my questions and fully explain everything to me, which really put me at ease. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process – Casey would ask questions to ensure... Read Full Testimonial
Empower your voice and take action against sexual harassment in every workplace, community, and home.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits any form of sex or gender discrimination in the workplace. Sex and gender discrimination includes sexual harassment from a business owner.
If you have been sexually harassed or subjected to a hostile work environment by any of the following, you may have a sexual harassment claim: Owner, Co-owner, CEO, CFO, President, Anyone else in the leadership position within the company
As a result, you may be able to file a claim with EEOC. This claim may lead to a sexual harassment lawsuit in federal court.
Many state discrimination laws prohibit sexual harassment by business owners as well. Some states provide longer timelines to file a claim.
Some states prohibit sexual harassment in companies with as few as 1 to 4 employees. Some states requiring a limited number of employees to qualify for sexual harassment protection include: New York, California, New Jersey
Many courts will offer remedies for your sexual harassment claims. These remedies may include forward or back pay, attorney’s fees, and payment for financial and emotional damages.
State laws may offer better remedies for your claim, based on your case details. However, in some cases, the federal court may offer the most advantages for your claim.
The experienced sexual harassment lawyers at the Derek Smith Law Group can help you figure out which courts are best for your case.
Also, Sexual harassment laws prohibit retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. If your employer fires you for filing a complaint or reporting sexual harassment, you may have a claim for wrongful termination and retaliation.
The owner of your company has a responsibility to protect you from sexual harassment in the workplace.
This protection cannot happen when it is the owner that is harassing you.
If you are sexually harassed or subjected to a hostile work environment by an owner, co-owner, CEO, CFO, president, or anyone else in the leadership position of the company, call our sexual harassment lawyers at 800-807-2209 or complete our online form for a free consultation.
Our experienced legal team provides reliable services in key U.S. cities, ensuring expert assistance for workplace discrimination and employment law matters wherever you are located.
Take action against harassment now. We’ll stand by your side every step of the way.