Enjoying a stress-free work environment is everyone’s fundamental right as an American citizen. However, despite stringent laws in place, the cases of sexual harassment at the workplace still continue to rise. There are many components to sexual harassment that are beyond a perpetrated criminal sexual contact. Therefore, it’s important to keep yourself informed of your rights and know that if you experience sexual harassment at the workplace, you can always reach out to a New York sexual harassment lawyer and fight for your right to fair and non-discriminatory work environment.
At Cohen & Fitch LLP, we urge every employee working in an organization in the US to familiarize themselves with the US labor laws that protect them in case of any unlawful activities committed against them. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has provided distinct categories of behavior that constitute sexual harassment at the workplace. So, if you experience any of these unwelcome behaviors, contact an experienced sexual harassment attorney to file a complaint.
Usually, sexual harassment occurs in a combination of the above-listed forms. Therefore, if you or a coworker experiences or witnesses any of these, there are two types of sexual harassment claims that can be made, including:
Sexual harassment is a punishable offense under federal law, irrespective of the gender, race, or authority of the offender. Hence, if you are experiencing any physical, verbal, or pictorial sexual harassment at the workplace, but are unsure whether you have a firm ground to fight a case, consult with the team of experienced attorneys at Cohen & Fitch LLP, a reputed sexual harassment law firm in New York to get better clarity.
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