Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is another type of discrimination prohibited by federal employment law. Clients seeking a lawyer at the Atlanta office of Billips & Benjamin, LLP for advice should be aware that sexual harassment comes in many forms. Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment; both men and women can be perpetrators of sexual harassment. The harasser does not have to be the opposite sex for the abuse to qualify as sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome behavior from a supervisor, coworker, or anyone else encountered in the workplace which is severe or pervasive and based on sex. It may or may not include inappropriate touching and it may or may not be directly sexual in nature. The real question is whether men and women are treated differently in a material or substantial way.

More than in any other area of employment law, the victim of sexual harassment must navigate through a myriad of work place rules, human resources policies, and other administrative requirements in order to preserve his or her claim. For this reason, Billips & Benjamin, LLP urges employees who believe they are the victims of sexual harassment to contact a knowledgeable employment lawyer even before complaining to the employer. At our Atlanta firm, we will stand with you throughout the process and help you determine the best course of action.