It may come as no surprise, especially nowadays, that sexual harassment is an issue. This applies to all sorts of situations, but one of the most important is the American workplace. If you are questioning whether someone’s workplace behavior is considered sexual harassment, look at the following questions as you consider it.
- If a coworker or your boss making comments about your body or clothes in a sexual way?
- Has your supervisor attempted to get you alone at work with no witnesses and then tried to talk about inappropriate things or gotten close to you?
- Has a boss, coworker, or supervisor asked you for sexual favors in order to get a promotion or keep your current job?
- Does someone at your workplace send you emails or text messages that are inappropriate or sexual in nature?
- Is someone at work subjecting you to sexual jokes, unwanted attention, inappropriate touching, or groping at work?
- Have there been any sexual advances toward you from a coworker or boss?
If you answered a single one of these questions with yes, you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. People spend many hours a day at work which can lead to enjoying the company of their peers. It can also lead to inappropriate behavior. It is crucial that this behavior is discouraged, stopped, and reported to the proper authorities, such as your HR department.
In most companies, you will find that they have a strict policy in place regarding workplace harassment. In this type of environment, these cases are typically taken care of by a member of the management team. The problem is that sometimes the harassment can stem from someone who is on the management team or holds another position of power. When this happens, your report may be brushed off. This is when you want to speak with one of the many Oakland employment attorneys.
Sexual harassment is prohibited under both federal and state laws. It doesn’t matter if the harassment is verbal, written, or physical. It also does not matter what gender the person is who is being harassed. As such, victims of this type of behavior can file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
It is in your best interest to have the help of Oakland employment attorneys on your side. The lawyers at Bracamontes & Vlasak can assist you with the legal aspects of your case. You can call our office at 415-835-6777 to receive a free consultation to discuss your case.
