About Workplace Harassment & Abuse
Individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or assault by someone in a position of power within an institution may suffer significant trauma that can affect their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Many survivors may need to seek professional therapy to help them cope with the aftermath of the abuse. Additionally, the medical costs and lost wages associated with the abuse can quickly add up, resulting in financial harm.
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Although perpetrators of assault/abuse can be punished in criminal court, victims may not receive compensation unless they file a civil lawsuit. It is important for survivors to know their legal rights and options, including seeking compensation for the harm they have endured. Taking legal action can provide survivors with a sense of justice and closure, as well as the financial resources necessary to help them heal and move forward with their lives.
Types of Workplace Harassment
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Workplace harassment can include the following:
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Sexual jokes or innuendos
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Sexual comments about physical appearance
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Repeatedly asking for dates
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Sexual advances or propositions
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Sexual rumors or gossip
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Derogatory or sexually explicit comments
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Intrusive questions about your sex life
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Displaying sexually suggestive/explicit images (posters, screensavers, etc)
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Sexually explicit emails, texts, memes, GIFs, links or social media messages
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Sexual gestures or facial expressions (e.g., licking lips, winking suggestively)
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Unwelcome touching, hugging, kissing, or brushing up against someone
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Inappropriate or unwanted back rubs or massages
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Offering job benefits (e.g., promotions, raises, or preferred assignments) in exchange for sexual favors
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Threatening negative consequences (e.g., demotion, termination) for refusing sexual advances
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Video calls or virtual meetings where sexually inappropriate content is shown
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Cyberstalking or sexual intimidation via social media
Types of Workplace Abuse & Assault
Workplace abuse and assault can include the following:
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Sexual touching or groping
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Inappropriate touching with aggressive flirtation and/or overt sexual threats
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Touching genitalia
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Digital penetration (using fingers)
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Forced oral copulation (oral sex)
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Rape / Sodomy
Additional Info
Sexual harassment and sexual abuse/assault can affect individuals of all ages, including men and women. The abuse can be perpetrated by anyone, including those who are employed by organizations, companies, and various institutions. Workplace harassment and assault often occur when the abuser exploits the power imbalance created within an institution or workplace.
We strongly believe that all survivors of harassment and abuse deserve the opportunity to hold their abusers accountable for their actions. We understand the trauma that victims of sexual abuse endure and the impact it can have on their lives. We are committed to helping survivors navigate the legal system and pursue justice for the harm they have suffered. We are dedicated to holding institutions accountable for enabling or failing to prevent sexual abuse from occurring.
If you or a loved one experienced seuxal harassment, abuse, or assault in the workplace, fill out the form above for a confidential claim review. Compensation may be available.