South Florida Employment Discrimination Lawyers
Employees in Florida have a right to do their jobs free from sexual harassment. If you have been fired because you refused a superior's sexual advances, forced to quit because of hostile sexual behavior, or otherwise sexually harassed, an experienced attorney can help.
Our Miami Beach sexual harassment claim lawyers at Coane & Associates, PLLC help women and men pursue justice and fair compensation for workplace harassment. If you have been sexually harassed, contact us to discuss what we can do to help you pursue a claim.
Understanding Federal Sexual Harassment Laws
Legally, sexual harassment is considered a type of sex or gender discrimination. Specifically, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines it as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature."
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. There are two main types of workplace sexual harassment:
- Quid pro quo: If you have been told or led to believe that you will be fired, denied a job, demoted or denied a promotion unless you accept an employer's sexual advances, that is considered quid pro quo sexual harassment.
- Hostile work environment: If you have been subjected to verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with your ability to do your job, that is considered hostile work environment sexual harassment.
If you have been harassed, you need to be careful about the steps you take next, including what you say and to whom. Your human resources department may have a sexual harassment policy. Our attorneys can help you pursue your remedies under that policy.
If your employer does not resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we can help you file a complaint with the EEOC and then follow up with a suit in federal court. Our lead attorney, Bruce Coane, has taken sexual harassment cases all the way to the Supreme Court.
Contact Us for Advice and Guidance From an Experienced Lawyer
Sexual harassment is a complex area of law. If you have been harassed, don't hesitate to contact us for a consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. We will carefully guide you through the process and seek maximum compensation for the injustice you have experienced.
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