Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by federal law, and most states (including Michigan) have their own laws that prohibit sexual harassment on the job. If you were a victim of sexual harassment, you have legal recourse to remedial actions to stop the sexual harassment. You can also recover monetary damages from the employer for lost wages, benefits and mental and emotional distress.

The employment law attorneys of Sommers Schwartz are experienced and proficient at litigating various types of sexual harassment cases.

 


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Sexual harassment is a very complex issue

For either type of sexual harassment -- quid pro quo or hostile work environment -- the employee-victim must use any existing complaint procedure to give the employer formal notice and the opportunity to remedy the sexual harassment, if such policies and procedures exist and have been clearly communicated to employees. Employee handbooks, orientation, prominently posted notices, or in-service training may serve as means of notice to employees of such policies and procedures.

 If an employee-victim has failed to utilize established complaint procedures and otherwise fails to notify the employer that sexual harassment is occurring, most federal and state courts are in agreement that the employer is not liable for the sexual harassment or damages suffered by the employee-victim. Obviously, this is a highly complex issue with a fair amount of “gray area” – that’s why it’s important to contact an experienced attorney if you feel you are the victim of harassment.

 
 
 
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