Fort Lauderdale Workplace Harassment Legal Advocates
Defending Your Rights Against Sexual Harassment in South Florida
Sexual harassment is a type of workplace discrimination or harassment that can include both overt sexual behavior as well as more subtle forms that may have nothing to do with sex. It can occur in many ways and results in interference with job performance. It constitutes a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under both Florida law and the federal law called Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Under both of these laws, employers must abide by requirements designed to process, investigate, and ultimately handle this matter in the workplace.
Sexually harassed at work? Reach out to The Amlong Firm at (954) 953-5490 or through our online request form for well-respected and proven legal representation.
What is Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, sexual harassment is broken down into two categories:
- Quid pro quo, where a supervisor, manager, or boss requests certain sexual favors or sexual conduct from or with you that will lead to a tangible job benefit for you, such as a promotion, pay raise, more favorable assignment, better hours, or for merely hanging on to your job. Examples could include requesting that you go out on a date or have some type of sex with him or her in exchange for one of the above benefits.
- Hostile work environment, in which some type of unwelcome and inappropriate sexually-related conduct becomes so pervasive or severe that it makes the workplace intimidating, offensive, or hostile. It can include constant sexual references, jokes, slurs, comments about your body or degrading or patronizing behavior from co-workers or supervisors that leads to hindering your ability to work.
Identifying Inappropriate Conduct at Work
Improper or inappropriate sexually-related conduct at work can include various types of behavior including:
- Unwanted kissing, hugs, touching of body parts, back rubs, massages, slapping you on the butt
- Sexual assault and rape
- Sexually explicit material circulated verbally, electronically, or by text such as degrading jokes, cartoons, memes, pictures, and more
- Constant remarks or compliments made to you or others about your body or dress
- Sexual gestures
- Being asked about or having comments made about your sex life whether alone or in front of other employees
- Having a co-worker or supervisor discuss his or her sex life to you whether alone or in front of others
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Choose The Amlong Firm for Your Harassment Claim
At our firm, we understand exactly how difficult it can be to go to work every day when facing sexual harassment or a hostile work environment. Attorney Karen Coolman Amlong first went into feminist politics, the Florida Legislature, and subsequently law school after her boss at a department store chain told her she could not get a better-paying job because the competing male candidate "has a family" and "needs" the promotion.
Simply put, our attorneys are aggressive advocates who are here to help people in sexual harassment, hostile work environment, unequal pay, and gender discrimination cases. Above all, we are trial attorneys. Our opponents know we are willing to go to court which often makes them more willing to offer our clients better settlements.
Need legal advice? Contact a Fort Lauderdale sexual harassment lawyer at (954) 953-5490 for a confidential consultation today.
