You have a right to a harassment-free work environment. Unfortunately, many employees face harassment and discrimination on the job. If you feel you have been harassed at work, the experienced labor and employment lawyers at Harris & Helwig can help.
Our employment and labor law attorneys Peter Helwig and Kathryn Piscitelli have more than 50 years of combined experience, and both are board certified by the Florida bar as specialists in labor and employment law.
Do I Have a Claim for Harassment?
A lot of people are harassed in the workplace, but to have a claim under the law, you have to be harassed specifically because of one of the following protected classes:
- Sex
- Race
- Religion
- National origin
- Disability
- Age
In order to pursue a harassment claim, you will first need to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This process is governed by strict deadlines, so it is important that you contact an attorney right away to get your claim started. At Harris & Helwig, we can help you file a complaint with the EEOC and, if necessary, pursue a claim in federal court.
Florida Sexual Harassment Attorneys
Sexual harassment can be different from other forms of harassment because it covers not only hostile treatment, but also unwelcome or inappropriately solicitous treatment based on sex. It is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited by the law. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when it affects your employment or creates a hostile work environment.
