Sexual Harassment

What is the deadline for filing a sex harassment or retaliation claim?

What is the deadline for filing a sex harassment or retaliation claim?

Deadline for Filing Sexual Harassment Complaint Title VII requires plaintiffs to file a charge of…

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What type of retaliation is prohibited against an employee who reports unlawful discrimination or harassment?

The anti-retaliation provision of Title VII proscribes not only tangible employment actions, such as termination…

7 years ago

Is an employer prohibited from retaliating against an employee because the employee reported harassment?

Reporting Sexual Harassment is Protected Conduct Under Title VII Yes, opposing or reporting unlawful employment…

7 years ago

What is an employer’s affirmative defense in a sex harassment case?

Affirmative Defense in a Sexual Harassment Case The employer is automatically liable and has no…

7 years ago

What damages or remedies are available for victims of sexual harassment?

Damages or Remedies for Sexual Harassment Several different types of remedies are available under Title…

7 years ago

Can a single incident of harassment suffice to establish liability?

  Yes, a single act of severe harassment can be actionable in certain, limited circumstances. …

7 years ago

In a sexual harassment case, does it matter if it is a supervisor versus a co-worker who is harassing me?

  Yes, the employer may automatically be liable if a supervisor’s harassment of an employee…

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What is a hostile work environment?

  A hostile work environment is another form of sexual harassment.  A hostile work environment…

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What is quid pro quo harassment?

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo harassment is a type of sexual harassment. …

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How can I combat sexual harassment at work?

  No worker should ever suffer sexual harassment and anyone who commits sexual harassment should…

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Can an employer be held liable for customer sexual harassment?

  Yes, courts have held that an employer may be found liable for the harassing…

7 years ago

What is sexual harassment?

  Sexual harassment is actionable under a hostile work environment theory when the harassing conduct…

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