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When funny comments cross the line to offensive comments, lewd conversations and inappropriate sexual joking, it can create an intimidating, uncomfortable working environment.
Being exposed to unwelcome sexual jokes, or being the target of sexual teasing at work is not funny — in fact, it’s illegal. As an employee in New York City, you have the right to a pleasant job-site free of sexual harassment and sex/gender discrimination. Do not be afraid to stand up for yourself and speak with a sexual harassment attorney.
Sexual jokes and comments can come in many forms. They can be verbal or written or include images that are sexual and offensive in nature. Sexual joking constitutes sexual harassment when the behavior is unwelcome and/or the victim has expressed that he or she would like the conduct to stop.
However, “unwelcome” does not necessarily mean “non-consensual” A victim may feel the need to engage or participate in inappropriate conduct even when the content is offensive and unwelcome. For example, you may have felt your job was at risk if you did not participate in sexist jokes and you wanted to be seen as a “team player.” Sometimes, an employee is compelled to participate in the sexual banter in a need to “go along to get along.”
Examples of sexual humor that could count as sexual harassment may include:
There may be other types of sexual jokes, comments, gestures that may be considered sexual harassment — if you are unsure, speak with a sexual harassment attorney for additional insight. If the behavior continues, you should contact your supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. If your complaints are ignored or the offensive conduct does not stop, speak with a sexual harassment attorney in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia or Miami right away.
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Some employees may think off-color humor is amusing, without even realizing they are creating a hostile work environment. Others may intentionally use sexual jokes as a way to intimidate other employees or subordinates. According to the EEOC, such harassment creates a legally hostile work environment when “such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.”
Once a hostile work environment has manifested, it may be time to seek legal remedies. Different victims may define a hostile work environment in different ways — what may be acceptable for one worker may be completely repugnant to another. So, let a sexual harassment attorney review your case and help you understand your legal options.
If you have been exposed to inappropriate sexual jokes, comments, and sexual harassment at work, let the sexual harassment attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group help.
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