HAVE YOU BEEN HARASSED IN SF AT WORK BY A MEMBER OF THE SAME SEX? THIS IS ILLEGAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is illegal. While most people think of sexual harassment victims as women, and harassers as men, this is only a stereotype. Harassers can be men and women, and victims can be of either gender. In fact, a person can be sexually harassed by a person of the same, or opposite, gender. There are two basic type of sexual harassment. The first type, “quid-pro-quo” harassment is basically a form of a trade. The harasser asks the victim for sexual favors in exchange for a work benefit. The less common form of harassment is known as the “hostile work environment.” This type of harassment occurs when someone is made to feel uncomfortable because of his/her sex. The offensive behavior that leads to the feeling of discomfort must be severe and pervasive. It is important to remember that both a man, and woman, can be the cause of the hostile environment.
Dillard’s, a large retail company, recently entered into a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of around $100,000. The suit was brought on behalf of two male victims who were harassed by another male. The EEOC alleged that Dillard’s allowed a “hostile work environment” to exist in its Florida store. Specifically, it was claimed that a male supervisor engaged in physical and verbal sexual harassment of two other male workers.
If you have been sexually harassed at work, you are not alone. Don’t be embarrassed to stand up for your rights. Sexual harassment is illegal, and you should fight for your right to a non-threatening work environment. If you have been a victim, call the skilled attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
