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Employment Law: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Cases - Charleston, West Virginia
A significant part of one’s life is spent at a place of employment. If your workplace does not respect your civil rights, work can quickly become a nightmare. Fortunately, federal and state legislators have created a network of laws that protect the rights of workers. Employment law is a complex field that incorporates areas such as sexual harassment and employment discrimination. Our Charleston, West Virginia firm has a knowledgeable legal team that handles a variety of employment law cases. Contact James F. Humphreys & Associates today to speak with an attorney about your case.
- What Constitutes Employment Discrimination?
- What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?
- What is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
- How can an Employment Law Attorney Help Me?
What Constitutes Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination laws are created to prevent bias and prejudice based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age. Employment discrimination can be revealed in a number of business practices, including hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, compensation, and various types of harassment. If you have reason to believe you experienced employment discrimination, you may be able to pursue compensation. To learn more about employment law or employment discrimination, contact our Charleston, West Virginia law firm today.
What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or inappropriate conduct by others in the workplace. Sexual harassment can manifest in several ways. Verbal sexual harassment can include lewd comments, repeated requests for dates, and dirty jokes (under certain circumstances). Visual sexual harassment can take the form of pornography, embarrassing posters, and derogatory cartoons or drawings. Physical sexual harassment frequently involves unwanted touching or physical intimidation. If you have been subjected to these types of behavior, you may be entitled to compensation. If you informed your employer about the problem, and prompt remedial actions were not taken, the company can be held liable for condoning a hostile work environment. An employment law attorney at our Charleston, West Virginia firm can evaluate your sexual harassment claim and determine the best legal course of action to ensure your rights are protected.
What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Quid pro quo sexual harassment is the term for using one’s authority to demand sexual favors in return for promotion, hiring, or retention. The demand does not have to be expressly stated, quid pro quo sexual harassment can be implied by unwelcome physical contact. You can recover damages from your employer if it can be proven that you were denied a job benefit because you refused to comply with a supervisor’s sexual demands. For a review of your sexual harassment claim, contact the employment law attorneys in Charleston, West Virginia at James F. Humphreys & Associates.
How can an Employment Law Attorney Help Me?
Employment law can be confusing. If you believe you were the victim of employment discrimination or sexual harassment, an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and ensure that your claim is filed correctly and on time. Additionally, an attorney can help you investigate your case and collect evidence to support your claim. Schedule a sexual harassment or employment discrimination consultation at our Charleston, West Virginia firm today to learn more. Our goal is to help you obtain the best possible outcome for your case by providing aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation.