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Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

How to file a sexual harassment lawsuit in Virginia Beach

Filing a complaint in court is a big step, but it an essential step in bringing any sexual harassment complaint. Once you retain The Law Office of Jeremiah A. Denton III, we can assist you with any complaint that needs to be filed.

Depending on the circumstance, we may advise you to file a complaint in any number of ways, including the following:

  • Making an official, written complaint to the person authorized to receive them at your job.This could be your direct supervisor, a human resources employee, or the head of the agency.
  • Filing a complaint with the state Human Rights Council.
  • Filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • Filing suit in federal court.
  • Filing suit in state court.
  • Or, your circumstances do not warrant the filing of a complaint, we will try to advise you of, and assist you with, an alternate course of action.

Virginia Beach sexual harassment lawsuits

It is important to be aware of all the forms of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace. Direct harassment often comes in the form of quid pro quo. This is when a person in authority gives or withholds a work-related benefit in exchange for sexual favors.

Having to work in a hostile environment is another form of sexual harassment, which occurs when an employee suffers unwanted and repeated sexual comments, innuendos, touches, or other type of inappropriate contact, creating an intimidating or offensive workplace.

If you feel that you have experienced either quid pro quo or hostile environment discrimination, then please call or email The Law Office of Jeremiah A. Denton III. Bear in mind that you must act promptly. Although there are many types of claims you can file if you are sexually harassed, some of them must be filed within as few as 300 days of the incident, or you waive your rights. Let The Law Office of Jeremiah A. Denton III advise you when it comes to a Virginia Beach harassment lawsuit we have long experience in the cases and make every effort to stay completely up to date on the law of sexual harassment.

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