Phoenix Sexual Harassment Attorney
Gillespie, Shields & Durrant
What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is defined in both a legal and a social context as any unwanted or threatening sexual advances or other behaviors that occur within the workplace. Sexual harassment can include everything from verbal sexual slurs to severe sexual abuse or misconduct. A person may also be targeted for sexual harassment due to his or her gender or sexual orientation.
Sexual harassment is illegal in the United States and violates both state and federal laws. Because of this, a person who commits sexual harassment in the workplace may face prosecution. Therefore, it is imperative that victims of sexual harassment always report these violating behaviors to the human resources department at their workplace. If reporting the incidents proves ineffective, victims should obtain the services of an experienced employment lawyer.
Examples of Sexual Harassment
The following are several examples of sexual harassment:
- bribes or threats involving unwanted sexual activities
- discussion or gossip regarding a person's sexuality
- posting sexually explicit or graphic images at work
- repeated solicitation of dates or sexual acts
- threatening employees with termination if they refuse to engage in undesired sexual acts
- undesired physical contact, such as touching or grabbing
- verbally offensive sexual comments
If you feel as though you have been a victim of one or more of these inappropriate behaviors, it is in your best interests to consult an experienced sexual harassment attorney, like those at the Phoenix law office of Gillespie, Shields & Durrant.
Phoenix Sexual Harassment Firm
Handling Sexual Harassment Cases in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert.
If you have been subjected to illegal treatment at your workplace, contact a skilled Phoenix sexual harassment attorney at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant today!
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