The workplace is meant for work. Employees have the right to work at their jobs without being subjected to sexually harassing behavior. While most sexual harassment claims are filed by women, men can also be the object of sexual harassment. Regardless of gender, no employee should be subjected to an uncomfortable workplace.
If you find yourself the object of unwanted comments, or touching, you should not put up with the behavior. Whether it is your manager or a colleague, a skilled sexual harassment defense lawyer can help you put an end to the offensive behavior.
Some include:
- Degrading comments
- Humorous comments of a sexual nature
- Comments made directly to you or to a colleague
- Emails of a sexual nature
- Instant messages of a sexual nature
- Pressuring for dates
- Inappropriate touching
- Display of sexual material
Even if you are not the target, you have a right to a workplace free of sexual innuendo and harassment. You also are protected from retaliation by your employer for complaining about the uncomfortable situation or for participating in an investigation into the situation.
The first thing you should do is to complain to your manager, supervisor, or your Human Resources Department. If the activity does not stop immediately, seek out the advice and counsel of an experienced sexual harassment attorney. Nobody should have to deal with a hostile work environment, or have their careers affected by inappropriate behavior in the workplace.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
