If you suspect you've been a victim of sexual harassment in the work place, how do you handle it? And how do you know if you have a legal case against the perpetrator or the company? Here are some guidelines to help you handle this type of very uncomfortable yet legally delicate situation.
If you suspect you've been a victim of sexual harassment in the work place, how do you handle it? And how do you know if you have a legal case against the perpetrator or the company? If you think you are being picked on because of your sex and are being placed in a compromising position work-wise, you don't have to put up with it a minute longer. Here are some guidelines to help you handle this type of very uncomfortable yet legally delicate situation.
Is it sexual harassment?
Here are some of the facts:
--Sexual harassment does not automatically mean that the perpetrator is a man and the victim is a woman. In many cases, these roles are actually reversed. Also, harassment can also occur between two members of the same sex.
--Although the stereotype implies that harassment is defined by a boss-subordinate relationship, the definition is actually quite broader. The perpetrator could also be a co-worker of equal standing, a boss of another department, or even a non-employee.
--The harassment must be unwelcome by the victim in order to qualify as harassment.
--People not directly affected by the harassment (such as coworkers in adjoining cubicles for instance) may also be considered victims in many cases.
What should you do?
If all direct and indirect efforts have failed to stop the improper conduct, you may have legal recourse. A lawyer who specializes in sexual harassment cases is your best resource for what to do next.
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