SILICON VALLEY WORKERS DO NOT HAVE TO PUT UP WITH UNWANTED SEXUAL ADVANCES IN THE WORKPLACE.
If you have been dealing with unwanted sexual advances at work, you may be a victim of sexual harassment. Don’t put up with this behavior – stand up for your rights at work. Just recently, the Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain has agreed to pay $225,000 to five female employees who were sexual harassed by a male supervisor. The female workers were subjected to crude sexual propositions and remarks about their appearance. In addition to the settlement, the company has agreed to provide sexual harassment training to all of its managers and supervisors.
Sexual harassment is a very complicated area of law. However, if you think you may have been sexually harassed there are a few basic things you should know. First, there are two types of sexual harassment. The first type of sexual harassment is known as quid-pro-quo harassment. “Quid-pro-quo” is a Latin term that means “this for that.” This type of harassment is basically a trade. Under this type of harassment, a manager or supervisor asks for sexual favors in exchange for work benefits. The second type of sexual harassment is known as the “hostile environment”. This type of harassment occurs when a co-worker or boss does or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable because of your sex. In addition, this offensive behavior must also be severe or pervasive.
If you think that you may have experienced either quid-pro-quo harassment or the hostile environment harassment, call the experienced attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP to find out more. Our team is here to fight for your rights. You can reach us at can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
