Sexual Harassment Attorney Addresses Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

While it can oftentimes be discounted as a workplace problem of the past, it is still all too common for employees to be subjected to sexual harassment at work.  Between 2010 and 2013, the EEOC received between 7,000 and 8,000 Charges of Discrimination each year; more than 30,000 over a four year period.   And while the majority of sexual harassment complaints come from women, approximately 17% of all complaints were from male employees.

How To Handle Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Untold numbers of potential sexual harassment claims go unreported to the EEOC every year.  This is oftentimes attributed to the fact that employees are afraid that they might be fired if they report the sexual harassment to a supervisor or human resources.  Additionally, many employees are simply not aware of their legal rights.  It is very important that an employee experiencing sexually harassing behavior make it known that the behavior is unwelcome.  This can be achieved by either directly informing the harasser that the behavior needs to stop, or reporting the behavior through the employer’s human resources department or externally to the Texas Workforce Commission or EEOC.  Once the report/complaint is made, it is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an individual who has complained about sexual harassment in the workplace.

Whether you know that you are being subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, or you are uncertain if the behavior of your supervisor or co-worker constitutes sexual harassment, it is important to contact an attorney who understands the ins and outs of a sexual harassment complaint.  The sexual harassment attorneys at Howard & Kobelan are there to answer any questions that you may have.

If you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, contact an attorney who understands the requirements of sexual harassment complaints.