Newton Sexual Harassment Lawyers
No one deserves to be sexually harassed at work. Not only is sexual harassment wrong, it is also illegal under both Massachusetts and federal law. We also represent sexual harassment victims in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Our law firm has long represented the victims of sexual harassment. We know that not only is it important to bring justice and to give back power to harassed employees, it’s also important to send a strong message to management and business owners that they cannot use their authority to mistreat workers. For those who are victims, lawsuits, settlements, and judgments all offer an opportunity for a measure of justice.
What Type of Conduct Constitutes Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment includes unwelcome behavior directed at an employee because of her or his sex, including:
- Unwanted and unrequested advances or unwelcome touching, or any inappropriate comments,
- Requests for sexual favors, or
- Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Sexual harassment does not have to involve actual physical contact. Words alone are typically sufficient to constitute either quid pro quo or hostile work environment sexual harassment.
