Claremont Sexual Harassment Legal Services

Identifying the Three Main Types of Sexual Harassment

In the case of sexual harassment, the types of harassment include: verbal/written, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment through offensive comments, jokes, images, or unwanted physical contact.

Examples of the forms of sexual harassment include:

• Verbal/written harassment - This is most likely the most common type of harassment:
  • Sending emails with offensive jokes
  • Asking an associate out on dates repeatedly via email
• Physical harassment - This does not have to be directed at a person to be considered harassment. If an employee sees another worker make an offensive gesture and they feel harassed, they may have a case.
  • Unwanted touching of a person
  • Displaying lewd hand gestures or other gestures that suggest something offensive
• Visual harassment
  • Showing an employee sexually suggestive emails or texts
  • Displaying images of a sexual nature at a workdesk

If you have experienced any forms of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to seek legal advice from a qualified attorney. At The Wheeler Law Firm, APC, we offer a free consultation and provide personalized attention to your case. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the process, offering responsive communication, and fighting for your rights. You’ll receive direct attention from an attorney, ensuring that your concerns are addressed and your voice is heard. With over 27 years of experience, we are equipped to handle your harassment case effectively and advocate for a resolution that upholds your rights. We are committed to providing quality legal representation -- contact us today. We serve clients in both English and Spanish.

Legal Remedies for Sexual Harassment Victims

Victims who prove sexual harassment may collect damages, including:

• Back pay – wages, salary, and fringe benefits that the victim would have received from the point at which she or he was denied employment or promotion up to the date of the trial
• Compensatory damages – for emotional distress, pain and suffering, mental anguish, etc.
• Attorney's Fees – at the court’s discretion, to the prevailing party
• Punitive damages – limited to cases in which the employer's behavior was intentional, with malice or reckless indifference toward the victim
• Front pay – compensation for anticipated future losses in cases where reinstatement is not practical

Injunctive relief, including reinstating a fired employee or ordering the employer to change policies and practices that allowed the harassment to occur, is also available.

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