Sexual Harassment

You have the right to work in an environment free of unwanted advances, innuendos, jokes, comments, or touching of a sexual nature.  It can be scary to speak out against such treatment for fear of losing your job, being shunned, or not being taken seriously.  But your employer has a duty to provide a safe place for its employees to perform their jobs and should protect you from any kind of harassment.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that can be a violation of state and federal laws.  Often harassment in the workplace takes place where the harasser is in a position of authority over you and requires your participation in their harassment in order for you to keep your job or avoid negative impact to your job.  It is also unlawful for there to be a hostile work environment of severe or pervasive harassment that is unwelcome, such as sexual comments, acts, or behavior that unreasonably interferes with your ability to perform your job functions and creates an intimidating or offensive atmosphere in your workspace.

Sexual harassment is a very serious violation of law and requires immediate action on your part.  To find out what steps to take next without losing your protection and legal rights, contact Henrichsen Law Group, PLLC’s employment law team, your partner in protecting your rights.  We are experienced in representing employees who have experienced sexual harassment. Our attorneys handle cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Georgia.