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Identifying Sexual Harassment

Friday, October 14, 2011 by Derek T. Smith

Identifying Sexual Harassment
Nobody deserves to be sexually harassed or feel uncomfortable in the workplace because of the words or deeds of a fellow employee or manager. However, this problem can be all too common in a working environment. If you think you are the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you should find an experienced NYC sexual harassment attorney to fight on your behalf. Your first step, though, should be to familiarize yourself with the laws designed to protect you.
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment at work takes place when any undesired sexual verbal or physical exchange negatively affects an individual. Whether it is a request for a sexual favor or an unwelcome sexual advance, any conduct of a sexual nature that inhibits the ability of people to feel comfortable in their workplace, threatens their employment, or affects other factors in regards to work, is sexual harassment.
The two types of sexual harassment
The U.S. Supreme court has defined the two major types of sexual harassment:
Quid pro quo
Hostile work environment
If you are not sure you are the victim of sexual harassment, ask yourself the following questions:
Is the conduct of a sexual nature?
Is the person making you uncomfortable a boss or someone who has a higher position than you do?
Do you feel as though your job depends on how well you tolerate the situation?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is important that you contact an experienced sexual harassment attorney.�
Contact an NYC sexual harassment attorney
Do not continue to be a victim of sexual harassment in New York City. Contact us to discuss your case.� If you need a sexual harassment lawyer, please call or contact The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C.
The Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C.
30 Broad Street, 35^{th Floor}
New York, New York 10004
(877) 469-5297
Is it offensive, intimidating, or hostile?
refers to when an employee feels unwelcome, uncomfortable, or intimidated in the workplace because of inappropriate sexual advances or gestures at work. includes any sort of sexual harassment where the victim is forced to choose between submitting to sexual harassment and advances, or suffering work-related consequences such as being fired or demoted.

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Topic: Sexual Harassment