When You Have Been the Victim of Sexual Harassment
No one should have to experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, on-the-job harassment happens frequently in New Jersey. At the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman, we help employees throughout South Jersey take action by filing sexual harassment claims against employers who act illegally.
The Law Against Sexual Harassment
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Act (NJLAD) and Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 make it unlawful for employers to discriminate regarding compensation, terms of employment, workplace conditions or employee privileges because of a person's sex.
Under the law, sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, words or actions. There are many kinds of sexual harassment that people experience in the workplace:
- Posting sexually suggestive pictures, posters or objects in the workplace;
- Sexual slurs, jokes and comments;
- Sexual gestures from a boss or coworkers;
- Inappropriate touching;
- Employment benefits offered in exchange for sexual favors; and
- Retaliation for rejecting sexual advances.
The Truth About Million-Dollar Jury Verdicts and Settlements
Newspapers, magazines and movies often give people the wrong impression about sexual harassment in the American legal system. They often show victims of harassment winning multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. While sexual harassment lawsuits can lead to large verdicts, not every employment law case is worth a million dollars.
At the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman, we try to help our clients set realistic expectations by talking openly with them about what they can expect. We share with them our impressive record of large verdicts and settlements, but we also help them understand that the results of a lawsuit may be hard to predict. The outcome often depends on the unique facts of your particular case.
To talk with attorney Daniel K. Newman about sexual harassment you may have experienced in the workplace, schedule a free initial consultation at our South Jersey law office. Schedule an appointment with a lawyer by calling (856) 309-9007, (877) 309-9007 or by completing our online form.
