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Few situations are more uncomfortable than unwanted requests for sex in the workplace. You are at work to get your job done — not to be the subject of sexual harassment.
Under federal and state law, it is illegal to demand sex from an employee or co-worker. In fact, any unwelcome request for sex may be considered harassment, and you might be entitled to compensation.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual harassment in New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or Miami, call for a free consultation at (800) 807-2209 to learn your rights and get the financial compensation that you deserve.
Some victims may feel they cannot stand up for themselves or might think withstanding unwelcome sexual advances is just part of the job. This isn’t so. There are subtle, nuanced forms of harassment you may not even realize are illegal. Some examples include:
Requests for sex could come from someone of the same gender. They can come in the form of innuendo or they could be outwardly vulgar. Some requests are blatant, while others are more covert. Harassment could start with an invitation such as “Let’s grab a drink after work to discuss this project,” and then turn into a request for sex.
An inappropriate invitation might not even be for sexual intercourse — a demand for any kind of sexual activity could be considered harassment. The EEOC has defined sexual harassment in its guidelines as: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Some sexual advances evolve into unwelcome sexual contact or physical endangerment.
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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
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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.
Firstly, after a colleague, supervisor or subordinate makes an unwanted sexual advance, you should first tell them the request is unwelcome. Let him or her know the behavior is unacceptable. If the request is severe enough, or if the conduct continues, take appropriate action with your Human Resources department or supervisor. Report and document the incidences of each sexual harassment.
You may wish to pursue legal action, either immediately or a little bit later down the road. Thus, you should preserve all evidence relating to sexual requests. This includes emails, text messages, notes or pictures. Record all dates, times and details of the incidences. Preserving evidence helps your sexual harassment attorney build a case against your employer, helping you maximize compensation.
When your emotional stability and livelihood is threatened by sexual harassment, contact the employment law attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group.
We fight to obtain compensation for those affected by sexual harassment and gender discrimination in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Miami.
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