Are You Being Sexually Harassed?
Sexual Harassment Discrimination Lawyer, Sexual Harassment Settlement, Massachusetts Law Firm
Sexual conduct described as unwanted or unwelcome verbal, visual or physical behavior in a work environment can be Sexual Harassment. Sexual Harassment or is a form of Sex Discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Sexual Harassment = Unwanted Sexual Behavior
Sexual Harassment occurs when the Harasser's behavior is of a severe or pervasive nature and either negatively affects working conditions or places the employee in a hostile work environment. If the Harasser's behavior is desired or "welcome" it is not considered Sexual Harassment. It is important to establish that the behavior is unwanted. The person being harassed MUST communicate to the Harasser that the behavior is not welcome and that you want it to stop. Examples of conduct that could be considered Sexual Harassment include:
- Personal Behavior
- A Person's Body
- Repeatedly asking a person out
- The way a person is looked at such as up and down their body
- Clothing
- Gestures or Facial Expressions
- Drawings
- Emails
- Pictures Any physical assault such as blocking a person's movement, kissing, hugging, stroking or patting could also be considered sexual harassment.
It is important to remember that the harasser's conduct must be either severe or pervasive to be considered sexual harassment. If the harasser's conduct has happened only once, it probably would not be considered sexual harassment unless it was severe.
Questions to ask yourself so that you may ascertain if
you are being sexually harassed:
How many times has it happened?
Were other people also harassed?
How long has it been happening?
Circumstances where Sexual Harassment can occur:
A victim can be anyone affected by the sexual conduct.
Harasser's can be employer, co-workers or non-employees.
A victim does not have to be a person of the opposite sex.
Sexual references to or in:
Personal Behavior
A Person's Body
Repeatedly asking a person out
The way a person is looked at such as up and down
Clothing
Gestures or Facial Expressions
Drawings
Emails
Pictures
Any physical assault such as blocking a person's movement, kissing, hugging, stroking or patting could also be considered sexual harassment.
It is important to remember that the harasser's conduct must be either severe or pervasive to be considered sexual harassment. If the harasser's conduct has happened only once, it probably would not be considered Sexual Harassment unless it was severe.
Questions to ask yourself so that you may ascertain if
you are being sexually harassed:
How many times has it happened?
Were other people also harassed?
How long has it been happening?
Circumstances where Sexual Harassment can occur:
A victim can be any person affected by the sexual conduct.
Harasser's can range from an employer to co-workers or even non-employees.
A victim does not have to be a person of the opposite sex.
If you think you are a victim of Sexual Harassment in the State of Massachusetts, please contact the Mazer Law Firm today for a Consultation.
Contact Attorney Jeffery R. Mazer | 781 596 8604
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