Your Workplace Sexual Harassment Questions Answered – What is “Harassing Workplace Conduct” in Tampa Under Federal Anti-Harassment Laws?
When a person in Tampa experiences workplace sexual harassment, they often do not know how to feel, where to turn, or what to do next. One of the first things that a workplace sexual harassment victim in Tampa may wonder is whether the conduct that they have been subject to actually rises to the level of what is considered “sexual harassment” under Florida and federal anti-harassment laws. Indeed, while some conduct is deemed unlawful and may give rise to an employer’s liability under sexual harassment laws, some conduct does not rise to the level of actionable workplace sexual harassment. But what, then, exactly is sexually harassing workplace conduct in Tampa under federal laws? And where can Tampa sexual harassment victims go for legal help getting justice after experiencing unlawful sexual harassment at work? We answer those questions here.
Sexual Harassment Cases in Tampa – What is Actionable Sexually Harassing Workplace Conduct
Fortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that process, investigates, and even sometimes resolves sexual harassment and other discrimination cases under federal laws in Tampa, provides guidance as to what exactly is “harassing workplace conduct.” As the EEOC states, “Some examples of harassing conduct include, but are not limited to, saying or writing an ethnic, racial, religious, or sex-based slur; displaying symbols such as a noose, religious or ethnic hate symbols, or racist cartoons; sharing pornography or sexually demeaning images in the work environment; imitating a person’s disability-based limitations or mocking a person’s accent; threatening or intimidating a person because of their religious beliefs, their religious attire, or their lack of religious beliefs; or groping, touching, or otherwise physically assaulting a person.” The EEOC also establishes, importantly, that, “If harassing conduct is so severe or so frequent that a reasonable person in your position would find the situation to be abusive (and you actually find it abusive), then it is a “hostile work environment.” A hostile work environment violates federal law if it is based on [a protected characteristic]. Harassment because of a protected characteristic also is against the law if the harassing conduct includes a change to your job, like being demoted, losing hours, losing pay, or getting fired.” Accordingly, if you have experienced workplace conduct that is severe or frequent and concerns your sex, such as sexual comments, touching, and even exposure to sexual images, it is important to speak with a lawyer now.
Getting Legal Help with Your Sexual Harassment Case in Tampa
If you were sexually harassed at work in Tampa and you need legal help, contact the experienced Tampa sexual harassment lawyers at Florin Gray. The experienced Tampa sexual harassment lawyers at Florin Gray are here to help victims of workplace sexual harassment get justice for their injuries and losses suffered at the hands of workplace sexual harassers and the employers that failed to stop them. Do not hesitate to speak to an experienced Tampa lawyer about your case today. Contact Florin Gray and speak to a lawyer about your case now.
Source:
eeoc.gov/questions-and-answers-employees-harassment-work
