What to Do If You Suspect Sexual Harassment

Experienced Boca Raton, Florida Attorney Handling Sexual Harassment Claims

Many sexual harassment claims are based upon employees experiencing a hostile work environment. A hostile workplace is one where intimidating, offensive or abusive behavior is severe, recurring and pervasive. If the behavior is tolerated by management, it can be reasonable to believe that you have no choice but to put up with it if you want to keep your job.

It can be very uncomfortable and isolating if you are the one who has been singled out as a workplace target. You may find you are not included or promoted. You may face retaliation or even wrongful termination.

Sexual harassment — and all workplace discrimination based on gender — violates both Florida and federal law. But what can you do to protect yourself?

Bringing a sexual harassment accusation is a serious matter. If you are considering doing so, it is important to protect your rights. Consult with an experienced employment law attorney who can evaluate your claim, explain your options, and help you take the appropriate steps to protect yourself and to prove your claim.

At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A. in Boca Raton, Florida, we are committed to protecting workplace rights. Attorney William M. Julien has more than 15 years of experience helping both women and men who are facing discrimination or sexual harassment, and he has a long track record of success.

Contact us for a free initial consultation.

What Can I Do About Sexual Harassment at Work?

As soon as you become aware of the discrimination, there are concrete steps you can take to begin addressing the problem:

• Document everything in a dated personal diary. Each time an incident occurs, write down the time and place it occurred, who was present, and a description of what happened. Keep a record of whether you or anyone complained and how the situation was resolved, if it was.
• Save any e-mails, mail, or objects that contributed to the hostile work environment and keep them in a secure place.
• Check your employee manual for the official company policy on sexual harassment and how to report it. If you do not have an official company manual, gather whatever policy documents you do have.
• If your company has a human resources department, consider asking them to intervene on your behalf. They may be successful in stopping the harassment. Even if they are not, however, the fact that you reported the sexual harassment can strengthen your legal case.
• Talk to your attorney if your company has no human resources department, or if you are too uncomfortable to report sexual harassment to them.

Because there are delicate issues at stake that could impact your career, it can be very helpful to consult with an attorney even at the earliest stages. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and protect them if you experience retaliation.

Protect Your Rights in the Workplace — Contact a Lawyer

At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., we investigate sexual harassment claims promptly and pursue them aggressively. For a free consultation about your legal options if you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, contact our Boca Raton, Florida, law office. We handle most cases on a contingency basis, so you owe no attorney fees unless we successfully resolve your case.