Sexual harassment is a major problem in the workplace. We have successfully represented clients who have had to endure sexual harassment at the workplace. There are generally two types of Sexual Harassment: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment.

• Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment occurs when an employer or supervisor demands sexual favors in exchange for raises, promotions, or other perks, or threatens an employee for failure to provide sexual favors. The fact that an employee may have given in to those demands does not mean there is not a case. The key is that the sexual advances are unwanted.

• Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment occurs when the working environment is made hostile because of its sexual nature. An employee may have a claim for Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment if the working environment is made intolerable by photographs, comments, jokes, or other acts of an offensive sexual nature, including physical touching or attempted rape

Retaliation

Employees often fear that employers will retaliate against them for complaints of sexual harassment. Any retaliation is illegal. Because retaliation can be dangerous, employers tend to treat complaints of sexual harassment carefully. Any retaliation by your supervisor should also be immediately reported.

Sexual harassment and retaliation are serious. No one should have to work in such an environment. If you are being subjected to sexual harassment you need to take the proper action.

Call us today at 215-517-6651 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.