Harassment

Actionable harassment can occur in many different ways, whether based on someone's age, sex, religion, race, disability, or other prohibited factors. One of the more commonly litigated harassment claims involves sexual harassment.

There are two types of sexual harassment. "Quid pro quo" harassment literally means "this for that," and implies that you may receive a promotion or special privileges in exchange for sexual favors. The second type of harassment occurs in a hostile work environment, where the workplace culture permits unacceptable behavior. For example co-workers may come up from behind and grab you or make sexualized comments.

If your company is facing a harassment claim, the Hansum Law Firm is able to handle such issues. Assistance can take the form of drafting stronger company policies/updating employee handbooks, necessary training for employees, and additional compliance suggestions. The firm also provides help in either resolving or negotiating such issues, or, if need be, litigating these claims.

Please contact the firm for more information if you need help in this area.