Durham Sexual Harassment Lawyers

You Don’t Have to Tolerate Harassment in the Workplace

There is no such thing as “benign” sexual harassment. While many people consider sexual harassment to be something overt, such as openly antagonizing employee for their sex or demanding sexual favors in return for a promotion, even “small” behaviors such as lewd jokes or unwanted flirting can create a toxic workplace. Far too many people try to convince themselves it isn’t a big deal, even when they are feeling uncomfortable. You have a right to feel safe at your job and not be treated differently because of your sex or gender. If you find certain behaviors and attitudes to be unprofessional and you have run out of ways to ask them to stop, contact the Durham sexual harassment attorneys of Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A.

Defining Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment comes in many forms, and some are more subtle than others. Some cases are more obvious, such as where your coworkers are frequently making references to your sex or regularly displaying pornography to you at work. However, even if the sexual harassment is more subtle, you still have a right to be free from unlawful discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment can also infect corporate policy, and these sexist attitudes can be disguised.

For example, if you have constantly been passed over for a raise or promotion while other, less experienced male coworkers have had no difficulty in this regard, an employer may try to justify this by finding a way to criticize your performance. The burden is now on you to prove that your employer is practicing sexist policies in the workplace or treating you differently. This can be difficult and our experienced employment attorneys can assist you in navigating these claims.

What is Considered Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment takes on multiple forms in the workplace.

It can be categorized as some of the following behavior from an employer, coworker or client:

• Unwelcome sexual advances
• Verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature
• Sexual assault
• Quid pro quo (for example, demanding sex in exchange for a job or promotion)

If you have experienced any of the above at your place of work, do not hesitate to contact our Durham sexual harassment attorney. We have helped numerous clients navigate their cases in a confidential and compassionate manner.

Make a Better Place to Work for You & Your Coworkers

There may be some well-meaning people that will tell you should just quit, and this may be the best option, but without addressing the true cause of this problem the issue will keep repeating itself for every new employee that takes your place. Remember, you can still file a sexual harassment claim after you have quit or been terminated from a position. Taking a stand against these egregiously unprofessional and sexist behaviors helps to raise public awareness and help others who have been in your shoes enjoy a happier, safer workplace. If you find yourself in a situation where you have suffered sexual harassment at work and are thinking of quitting, give us a call so that we can help you protect and preserve your rights. Our Durham sexual harassment lawyers are prepared to help you take that stand.