Sexual harassment is never acceptable, even in jest or a joke. One type of the most damaging types of sexual harassment is when it occurs in the workplace. Not only does it challenge you emotionally and endanger you physically as all sexual harassment does, but it can also impact you financially. Some victims try to “outlast” the unacceptable workplace harassment because they need the income to support their families at home. But no one should be the victim of any type of harassment, especially sexual harassment in the workplace. The first step that a victim should take is contacting a sexual harassment lawyer in Jenkintown, PA for help.
Here at Saffren & Weinberg, we know that workplace sexual harassment can happen between people of any gender as a violator or victim, or between people of the same gender. The perpetrators are not limited to the employee’s manager or supervisor and can include coworkers and even non-employees. We understand that this is a sensitive and uncomfortable topic, but our compassionate team is well-trained to know how to handle these situations to both respect your privacy and protect your rights under Pennsylvania law.
There are many important points about workplace sexual harassment that our lawyers in Jenkintown, PA want you to know about. But here are the most important factors you should know to protect yourself from inappropriate and unlawful conduct:
Sexual harassment is very broad and encompasses any type of unwelcome sexual advances even just asking for a drink after work, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate or uncomfortable jokes, comments on one’s appearances, inappropriate touching (even just an arm on your shoulder or back), and even just looking at you inappropriately in an effort to intimidate or make you feel uncomfortable.
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to anyone at any time, and it is not your fault. It happens to office, government, and military employees, farm and retail employees, even church and educational employees. The list goes on and on. No one is immune.
If you were harassed on the basis of sex or sexual identity (including pregnancy), and it was pervasive enough to interfere with your job duties, or it created a hostile work environment, then this likely would be considered workplace sexual harassment.
“Workplace” also refers to any event sponsored by an employer, like a work party, conference, or any off-site place even when employees are off the clock. Fortunately, there are laws protecting employees, interns, and non-employees (such as contractors and vendors) in the workplace.
Many victims often ask themselves when does a trivial inconvenience or a petty slight rise to the occasion of workplace sexual harassment? The true answer is, if you are asking yourself this question, you should seek the advice of a workplace sexual harassment lawyer in Jenkintown, PA for a FREE consultation. It is likely that you have been subjected to unlawful conduct and could benefit from an experienced team’s help like ours at Saffren & Weinberg.
But more specifically, sexual harassment can be broken down into physical conduct, verbal conduct, and nonverbal conduct. An accuser may create a hostile work environment for any of the following typical examples of workplace sexual harassment. It is important to know the various forms such as the following:
There are reasons why a victim of workplace sexual harassment does not feel confident enough to report this crime. Victims may not even recognize that this behavior is wrong and that it does not have to continue. Perhaps they are too humiliated or embarrassed to report their situation to a supervisor, or to anyone else. But feeling this way just buttresses the definition of sexual harassment—all of these feelings create a claim for you under Pennsylvania law.
Unfortunately, some victims could fear that their sexual history or sexual reputation might be used against them in a negative way. Importantly, innocent victims may fear reprisals, such as the loss of future opportunities or even the loss of their job. Victims of workplace sexual harassment or workplace sexual assaults may suffer from physical illnesses such as migraines or sexually transmitted diseases, or mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. Some victims may experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Do not hesitate to call our compassionate and experienced workplace sexual harassment attorneys in Jenkintown, PA if you believe you may have been the victim of workplace sexual harassment. All calls, meetings, messages, and contacts with our law firm are private and confidential, protected by the attorney-client privilege. Learn how we can help you by scheduling your FREE consultation by calling (215) 576-0100 or sending us a message through our easy-to-use “contact us” box available here. Together we can get through this one step at a time.
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