{"id":871,"date":"2015-11-24T15:28:18","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T15:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com\/?p=871"},"modified":"2015-11-24T15:28:18","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T15:28:18","slug":"5-things-everyone-should-know-about-workplace-sexual-harassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com\/es\/5-things-everyone-should-know-about-workplace-sexual-harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Everyone Should Know About Workplace Sexual Harassment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Workplace sexual harassment is one of those topics that most people would choose to avoid. Who knows how many of us would feel comfortable discussing conduct in the workplace that often tends to be everyday misconduct?<\/p>\n

If more people were to realize that the actions we generally experience on a daily basis is inappropriate \u2013but more importantly unlawful, then many would be more opt to put an end to it.<\/p>\n

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  1. Speak up<\/strong>: If something or someone is making you feel uncomfortable at work, then its important to speak up about it.\u00a0 Whether its your supervisor, coworker or customer, its important to convey how you feel to the person who is creating the hostile work environment for you.\u00a0 Confront the individual by constructing an email or letter and indicating that his\/her behavior troubles you and you need for it to stop.\u00a0 The culprit may not necessarily know that you have been offended by his\/her behavior.\u00a0 Advising the wrongdoer of your feelings gives that person notice that they need to change immediately.\u00a0 If change does not take place after notifying the wrongdoer, then it may be necessary to take further action.<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t Be Quick to Dismiss Behavior that\u2019s Not Listed in Your Employee Handbook:<\/strong> Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants based on age, sex, color, race, religion and national origin. Most all employers have distributed an employee handbook, however; the rules that govern the workplace may not be as detailed or rigid as the laws enforced by the state.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The bottom line: Don\u2019t ever dismiss your gut feelings about any situation. It may not be listed in the handbook but if it doesn\u2019t feel right to you then, it\u2019s time to take the next step.<\/p>\n

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    1. Complaints about Sexual Harassment Don\u2019t Have to be Made Directly to your Supervisor:<\/strong> What if the harassment is coming from your supervisor?\u00a0 Or what if your supervisor is especially close to the harasser?\u00a0 Most company policies will indicate that you can go to an authority within the company that you are comfortable reporting the misconduct to. It may be a human resource advisor or a supervisor from another department, the important thing is that the behavior get reported so that further action can be taken to resolve it.<\/li>\n
    2. Don\u2019t Be Surprised By the Outcome:<\/strong> The outcome may not necessarily be what you expected.\u00a0 It\u2019s always a good idea for the employer to ask the employee what it is that he\/she would like to see happen as a result of the complaint.\u00a0 Depending on the company\u2019s size, it may be an easy request to accommodate. However, there\u2019s always the possibility that your requests may not be acclimated.\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare yourself; it is possible that the person you\u2019ve accused of wrongdoing\u00a0may simply receive a warning or training, or they may transfer departments.\u00a0 Then there\u2019s always the likelihood that he\/she may end up working alongside you after the investigation is complete.<\/li>\n
    3. You have options:<\/strong> If after the investigation you are not pleased with the results, you may want to contact an employment law attorney; one that is experienced in sexual harassment and discrimination so that you can take the next step in properly resolving the issues of working in a hostile job environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Here at the law firm of DEREK T. SMITH LAW GROUP, PLLC, we are passionate about fighting for your employment law rights.<\/p>\n

      If you or someone you know has been experiencing workplace sexual harassment, discrimination or working in a hostile job environment, then you should immediately contact an NYC, NJ, PA sexual harassment, employment law attorney at the Derek Smith Law Group PLLC.<\/p>\n

      Call today and schedule your FREE Consultation. You can reach us online or by calling 877-469-5297.\u00a0 We serve clients throughout New York, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We also have offices in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Miami to serve you.<\/p>\n

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