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Sexual Harassment In New Jersey
When someone at work thinks they can use sexual advances and remarks to intimidate or threaten you, they must be stopped. Your job site should be a safe place. If someone is sexually harassing you at work, you can fight back. You may be scared. You may not feel like you have a voice. But that’s where we come in. Our employment attorneys are here to help. Victims of workplace sexual harassment may be eligible for compensation under the law – and a chance to rival your harasser.
At Aiello Harris Abate, Law Group PC, we understand you are going through a difficult time. Sexual harassment is humiliating and emotionally scarring to the victim. Our compassionate NJ lawyers are on your side. We seek to make the legal process as painless as possible while achieving optimal results.
Learn more about sexual harassment in New Jersey
Sexual harassment includes many unwanted behaviors of a sexual nature. From unwelcome sexual advances to assault, sexual harassment encompasses a wide range of inappropriate behaviors.
As a general rule, you are protected by two anti-harassment laws in the workplace in New Jersey. First, the federal law is Title VII of the 1964 Civil Right Act, which prohibits discrimination at work. Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex-based discrimination. A state discrimination law, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), also makes workplace sexual harassment illegal. Under both laws, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and emotional distress, and maybe legal fees and punitive damages if applicable.
If you have been sexually harassed at work, you can file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or a lawsuit in federal or state court.
The two types of sexual harassment in New Jersey
Hostile work environment
A hostile work environment is one that threatens or intimidates you, interfering with your work performance. In terms of sexual harassment, a hostile work environment is usually created by the unwelcome sexual conduct of your co-workers. It may include inappropriate jokes, pictures, comments, questions about your sexual history, repeated requests for dates, sexual gift-giving, sexist remarks, and more. Generally, it must be a pattern of harassment over a period of time, not a one- or two-time incident.
Your employer is liable for a hostile work environment if they know about the harassment and do not take adequate measures to stop it.
Quid pro quo
Quid pro quo harassment occurs when you face a tangible work action for submitting to or refusing a sexual advance. You might have been promised a job, a raise, or a promotion in exchange for sexual favors. Or, you might have been fired or threatened with termination, a demotion, or a pay decrease for not giving in to a sexual advance.
Quid pro quo harassment typically occurs between a subordinate and a supervisor. Employers are strictly liable for this type of harassment.
Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment?
If you were the victim of sexual harassment, don’t wait to speak with an employment attorney at Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC. We advocate for victims across New Jersey. We offer free initial consultations to new clients.
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Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or use our contact form. Your initial consultation will be conducted over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations throughout New Jersey.
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