Sexual Harassment

       
Sexual harassment as defined by law includes requests for sexual favors, sexual advances or other sexual conduct when (a) submission is either explicitly or implicitly a condition affecting academic or employment decisions; or (b) the behavior is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to create an intimidating, hostile or repugnant environment; or (c) the behavior persists despite objection by the person to whom the conduct is directed.

·        If you wish to file a claim for sexual harassment with the state, you must file a complaint with the appropriate state administrative agency within 180 days after the alleged act of discrimination.  To file a violation of the federal law, you must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”).   If your employer violated both state and federal law, you must timely file your complaints with the state administrative agency, which will also send a copy to the EEOC.

·        Our attorneys have extensive experience fully representing clients who have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace.  Our attorneys have litigated these violations extensively at state, federal and administrative forums. 
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