Employment Discrimination Blog

There are many different types of discrimination that can happen in the work place. If you think you are being sexually discriminated at work, it is best to seek the advice of an attorney experienced in the field of employment discrimination. For example, states have different laws against discrimination that may vary widely, so depending […]

Some employers may decide to retaliate against their employees for opposing an act of discrimination in the workplace. Employer retaliation is not legal as long as you are a covered individual, opposing adverse action on the part of your employer and the manner in which you choose to oppose your employer is a protected activity. […]

If you are the victim of sexual harassment, you can file a lawsuit claim money damages from your employer.  There are five different kinds of compensation that a winning sexual harassment plaintiff can receive.  You should speak to an experienced lawyer to determine what types of compensation apply to your case. Back Pay The first […]

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was created to prevent discrimination in the workplace based on race, sex, color, national origin, or religion. However, that does not mean that discrimination is not a common issue, or that sexual harassment does not take place in the work place. Sexual harassment is a common form of employment […]

The typical sexual harassment case involves a man demanding sexual favors from a female subordinate.  But what happens if a male or female manager makes sexual demands of a male subordinate? Can the male victim bring a lawsuit? The answer is that it is possible, but it is complicated and you need to consult with […]

There are four different ways to file charges of sexual harassment against someone who is forcing you to engage in sexual communication or contact at work.  You can file in internal complaint with your company, you can file an administrative complaint with a government agency, you can file a lawsuit in court and you can […]

Many people are familiar with the basic concepts of sexual harassment as it occurs in the workplace. What you may not know, however, is that you can still be a victim of work-related sexual harassment even if you’re not at the office or your usual work location. Harassment: Onsite, Outside the Workplace and Even After […]

While working together offers numerous benefits, the gathering together of different people in a small setting day after day can also cause problems, particularly if personalities clash. Although physical confrontations such as fights may be relatively rare in the modern workplace verbal altercations are much more common, and such altercations can be sexual in nature. […]

Some people think that your employer has to touch you in order for you to be a victim  of sexual harassment, but this is not correct. You have the legal right to be free from verbal sexual communication as well as physical contact, and if you receive verbal sexual harassment you may be able to […]

Sexual harassment can take on many different forms. Below is a list of five common types of sexual harassment. 1. Verbal comment or gesture Verbal comments or gestures from an employer to an employee are prohibited where the unwelcome or unwanted comments or gestures are of a sexual nature. This may include commentary about an […]