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Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Pennsylvania
The great majority of victims of sexual exploitation never seek justice. There is a reason for that. They do not believe they have anybody on their side. At Cross Law Firm, we promise to put your interests uppermost. Sexual harassment law is the only type of law we practice. The reason for this is that everyone at Cross Law Firm strongly believes in you and in your case. Unlike those firms who add Sexual Harassment to their litany of offerings, Cross Law Firm – your sexual harassment attorneys in Pennsylvania – understand that this field is different than every other, and that a victim of sexual trauma or discrimination is in a very different circumstance from a person who has been injured in a car crash. While the car crash victim can offer up x-rays to prove their damages, the injuries caused by sexual exploitation and discrimination can be more difficult to demonstrate despite being just as severe.
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What is Sexual Harassment?
Sometimes it is harder than you would think to know whether or not, legally, you are being victimized in the workplace, at school, or elsewhere by sexual harassment. It is illegal to mistreat someone because of their gender. This mistreatment can involve actions of a sexual nature or those driven by the person’s self-described gender.
We represent those who have suffered sexual exploitation in the workplace, at school, at church, or elsewhere. You can call us today to set up your free appointment with a lawyer.
Common Types of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
The following are the most common types of sexual harassment lawsuits.
Hostile Work Environment
If there’s a repeated pattern of sexual harassment, it might meet the criteria for the other form of sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome advances or inappropriate sexual behavior. Persistent sexual harassment from a colleague or supervisor can make the work environment hostile.
Quid Pro Quo
Quid Pro Quo harassment comes from bosses or managers and involves an unequal power dynamic that results in an uncomfortable workplace atmosphere. Even a single occurrence of this behavior is sufficient to lodge a quid pro quo complaint.
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What are Examples of Sexual Harassment?
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This includes unwanted touching, patting, or hugging. Any physical touching in the workplace must be consensual and respectful.
Sexual jokes made in the workplace should never be made or condoned by those in leadership positions. They can create a hostile environment.
Any unwanted romantic or sexual advances, persistent flirting, or romantic propositions, are unprofessional and can create a hostile work environment.
When someone in a position of authority or a colleague pressure another person for sexual favors in exchange for workplace benefits or to avoid negative consequences, it is sexual harassment. Sometimes the benefits or negative consequences are not verbally stated but can be reasonably assumed.
Sending or receiving emails with explicit or sexual content without consent is a form of sexual harassment.
Remarks that discriminate or belittle individuals based on their gender contribute to a hostile work environment and are unacceptable.
Comments about a person’s physical appearance or body that make them uncomfortable or objectify them are considered inappropriate and offensive behavior.
When someone insists on private meetings with sexual overtones or suggestive intentions, it can be a form of sexual harassment.
Inappropriate and suggestive gestures or body language of a sexual nature can make others feel uncomfortable and harassed in the workplace.
Any comments that have sexual connotations or are explicit can contribute to a hostile workplace environment.
Making assumptions or speculating about a person’s sexual activities is invasive and inappropriate behavior.
Using derogatory and offensive language or slurs of a sexual nature to insult or demean someone is considered sexual harassment.
Repeated subtle and unwelcome sexual advances, even if not overt, can contribute to a hostile work environment.
Making explicit and unwelcome sexual propositions is a form of sexual harassment.
Asking personal and sexually explicit questions that make someone uncomfortable is considered inappropriate behavior in the workplace.
Any non-consensual sexual contact or assault is a serious form of sexual harassment and a criminal offense. Such contact includes touching cyber flashing, indecent exposure, assault, spiking, and rape.
Where Does Sexual Harassment Happen?
Although workplace and school sexual exploitation are the most common cases, they are not the only ones. If you are unsure whether or not you have a case regarding sexual exploitation, you can contact Cross Law Firm today to set up your free virtual consultation with one of our lawyers.
Harassment at Home & PFA's
If you have been a victim of abuse such as sexual assault, false imprisonent, stalking, or attempting, causing or placing another person in fear of bodily injury, you may want to file a petition for a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order. These orders are available to somebody who has been abused by a current or former spouse, parent, child, current or former sexual or intimate partner or other individuals who are related by blood or marriage.
A PFA Order can force an abuser to stay away from the victim and, when appropriate, children who live within the household or are otherwise connected. The perpetrator may also be ordered to turn their weapons over to police, surrender temporary child custody, and pay for child support as well as the victim’s losses and attorneys fees. A PFA Order may have a significant effect on permanent custody orders.
Divorcing a Narcissist in Pennsylvania
If your spouse intends to use the divorce process as an exercise in his never-ending quest for control, then you need a lawyer who is able to handle that special situation. Since the narcissist acts in seemingly irrational ways, normal maneuvers will not suffice. Contact us today for your free case evaluation.
Discrimination Against Gay or Transgender Individuals
More transgender individuals are publicly acknowledging their decision to live as a different sexual entity than their birth certificate states. Many such individuals have experienced discrimination, harassment, and exploitation at work and school. Cross Law Firm is committed to defending the rights of gay and transgender individuals. We will fight to see that our clients are treated fairly at work, school, or elsewhere.