Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Harmeet K. Dhillon, describes the firm’s passion for defending women’s rights in the workplace.
Meet the Attorneys Defending Your Rights at Work
At Dhillon Law Group, we have helped recover physical, emotional, and financial losses for victims of employment law cases and sexual harassment in the workplace. Our team of experienced and skilled sexual harassment attorneys will not only help you seek claims but also protect your dignity and reputation throughout the process.
Some Common Forms of Harassment
- Quid pro quo sexual harassment, such as a demand for sexual favors in exchange for an employment benefit (such as a raise, or getting/keeping your job)
- Sexual favoritism – sleeping with a supervisor gets you better treatment at work
- Staring, or suggestive looks
- Unwanted phone calls, emails, text messaging and instant messaging
- Inappropriate touching, unwelcome physical proximity
- Lewd language or dirty jokes
- Sexual content visible to others
- Denied or reduced pay raises because you refused to go along with the harassment
- Termination because of your reports of harassment or refusal of unwanted attention
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination. There are many examples of sexual harassment. It may not be evident that it has occurred until a pattern is discovered, while other times it’s obvious. It can be a single incident or many that together create a hostile work environment. It may even be in the form of retaliation. The harasser may be your boss, co-worker, client, or vendor. The conduct does not have to be sexual in nature and may include offensive remarks about another’s sex. If you feel you have been victimized, consulting a skilled sexual harassment attorney is your first and best option.
A victim of sexual harassment, especially at the workplace, can often struggle with destructive emotions such as anger, low self-esteem, concerns about receiving poor performance reviews or a demotion, or even fear of losing their job. The situation is especially worsened if the person harassing you is senior to you. But don’t lose hope—it is possible to take appropriate and timely legal action against the culprit with the help of a reputable sexual harassment law firm. Dhillon Law Group’s sexual discrimination and workplace sexual harassment attorneys can help you understand your legal position and determine the best course of action to seek justice.
Legal Recourse
If someone is taking advantage of you, don’t wait. Seek legal counsel right away. Many of these cases settle privately before a lawsuit is filed. Depending on the situation, there may be ways to protect your identity from the public. The law also protects you from retaliation if you report and pursue claims of sexual harassment. Dhillon Law Group has experience representing employees subjected to unwanted sexual conduct in the workplace and has successfully taken on private employers and the government.