Virginia Employment Attorneys

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

What is workplace sexual harassment?

It is illegal to harass an employee because of that person’s sex.  According to the…

7 years ago

How can I combat sexual harassment at work?

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

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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What evidence is required to prove age discrimination?

How to Prove Age Discrimination   To establish an age discrimination claim, the employee must…

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What is direct evidence of discrimination?

  Direct evidence is evidence of conduct or statements that reveal a discriminatory motive for…

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