Most people may think of sexual harassment victims as being female. However, many males are affected by sexual harassment. Harassers may be male or female. Likewise, victims may be of both genders. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 13,000 claims of sexual harassment in 2008. The EEOC recovered $47.4 million in these cases.

Sexual harassment has two basic forms: quid-pro-quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment. Quid-pro-quo harassment involves an employer asking for sexual favors in exchange for work benefits. This also includes blackmailing an employee into having sex in order to protect themselves from being fired. Hostile work environment harassment occurs when you are made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace because of your sex by experiencing offensive and severe and pervasive harassment.

Recently, a jury awarded $2.3 million to a Los Angeles police officer who claimed she was sexually harassed at work, and gave birth to a stillborn baby due to the harassment. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment at work contact Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. Our skilled attorneys are here to help you!