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There is a misconception that incidences of sexual harassment are infrequent and continue to decrease as the workplace becomes more educated on proper behaviors. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, however, there were 12,510 formal complaints of sexual harassment filed with the EEOC in 2007. This, of course, does not include all of the incidences of sexual harassment that go unreported.
Workplace politics, hostile work environments, personal problems and blurred professional boundaries can all contribute to incidences of harassment. Sexual harassment can occur for many reasons, but no reason is acceptable for someone to lose their right to safety and security from unwanted harassment. No occupation is immune from sexual harassment, and while the majority of complaints come from women, a number of complaints are filed by men.
If you have been sexually harassed in the workplace, you must report the harassment in a timely manner. By contacting an experienced attorney, you can ensure that your safety and security are protected and that you will have an advocate on your side. At the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lovretovich, our lawyers can help you stand up for your rights. We can assist you in filing reports of harassment to protect your rights.
Contact the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lovretovich for a free initial consultation. Call 818.456.0759 or toll free at 1.866.959.9317 to schedule an appointment.
Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Despite the already high number of formal harassment complaints that are filed annually, it has been estimated that only 5 to 15% of women who are harassed in the workplace formally report it. The reluctance to report harassment can occur for several reasons, including fear of losing their jobs or hurting their careers, fear of not being taken seriously, belief that nothing can or will be done about it, or the embarrassment of being harassed in the first place.
Men are even less likely to report harassment, possibly because of the negative stereotypes regarding masculinity and sexual orientation that may arise.
From a legal standpoint, however, reporting harassment is very important. Some victims wait for weeks, months or years before reporting harassment, and find their claims have fallen on deaf ears. By reporting harassment immediately to your employer, to an employment agency or to a neutral party, such as an attorney, you can protect your rights and ensure that your case will be taken seriously.
Contact the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lovretovich
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. Call our Woodland Hills office at 818.456.0759 or toll free at 1.866.959.9317. We also have Spanish translation services available. Se habla español. Servicios del intérprete disponibles.
