Harassment Lawyers
Everyone has the right to live and work without facing unlawful harassment. Whether you’re dealing with a hostile work environment, sustained verbal harassment, unwanted touching or someone who is pressuring you for sexual attention, retaining a qualified lawyer is a strong first step towards getting the help you need.
Many harassment cases stem from bias against a victim’s race, sex, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation or disability status. Inappropriate behavior of this type can be prohibited under federal and/or state law, depending on the circumstances in a given case. Sometimes, the law will require the offensive behavior to be severe or pervasive if relief is to be granted. Consulting with an attorney will help you understand what remedies are available to you, such as compensation or an order prohibiting your harasser from contacting you.
In certain instances, harassment can even rise to the level of criminal behavior. State statutes differ, but these laws generally apply when someone purposely bothers or torments someone else and creates a credible threat that the victim will be harmed. Mere annoyance usually is not enough to draw a criminal charge, but sometimes authorities don’t understand the true importance of an unwanted comment or action. Once you have a dedicated legal advocate on your side, you’ll be able to assert your rights effectively.