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Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment Are Protected by Law.
We’re Ready to Fight for You.
There are many reasons employees experience challenges in the workplace. However, not all workplace issues are legally actionable.
To help save you time and resources, we encourage you to review the questions below.
If you can confidently answer “Yes” to any of them, we invite you to contact our office for a confidential consultation.
If you were sexually harassed, retaliated against, or forced to work in a hostile environment, our employment law team can help you protect your rights and pursue compensation.
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There are many reasons employees experience challenges in the workplace. However, not all workplace issues are legally actionable.
To help save you time and resources, we encourage you to review the questions below. If you can confidently answer “Yes” to any of them, we invite you to contact our office for a confidential consultation.
You Deserve a Safe Workplace Not Abuse, Fear, or Retaliation
You’re not “overreacting.” You’re not “causing issues.”
Your experience matters
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone. We’re Here to Help.
Speak with an employment law attorney today!
What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment?
Unwanted touching or physical contact
Unwelcome physical contact such as brushing, grabbing, groping, hugging, or touching in a sexual or inappropriate way is considered sexual harassment and is prohibited under employment law.
Sexual comments, jokes, or gestures
Repeated sexual remarks, inappropriate jokes, or suggestive gestures that make an employee uncomfortable can create a hostile work environment and violate workplace harassment laws.
Pressure for dates or sexual favors
Any request, demand, or expectation for dates or sexual acts—especially when tied to job benefits or threats—is unlawful and falls under sexual harassment protections.
Inappropriate emails, texts, or messages
Unsolicited sexual messages, suggestive comments, or explicit content sent through work or personal communication channels can constitute harassment.
Offensive images or materials in the workplace
Displaying or sharing sexually explicit images, posters, videos, or content in the workplace contributes to a hostile environment and is prohibited by law.
A supervisor offering benefits for sexual cooperation
When someone in authority promises promotions, shifts, raises, or other job perks in exchange for sexual conduct, it is a clear violation of federal and state harassment laws.
Threats, discipline, or firing after rejecting advances
Retaliation for refusing sexual requests—such as cutting hours, giving bad shifts, disciplining, or terminating employment—is illegal and forms a separate claim.
A workplace culture where harassment is ignored
When employers allow ongoing sexual comments, behaviors, or complaints to go unaddressed, they may be responsible for creating or permitting a hostile work environment.
What You May Be Entitled To
Victims of workplace sexual harassment may recover compensation for
- Emotional distress and psychological harm
- Lost wages or benefits
- Back pay and front pay
- Career damage
- Retaliation or wrongful termination
- Punitive damages in severe cases
