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Harassment and Hostile Work Environment

All employees deserve a safe and protected workspace, irrespective of their background. If you are facing any harassment or hostile work environment from seniors, bosses, or co-workers, you are supported by federal law. So, you can consult a hostile work environment lawyer or workplace harassment lawyer to assist you. You can consider taking a free evaluation of your situation, and a lawyer can guide you.

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I highly recommend Kristin to anyone facing challenges at work. Her expertise, dedication, and ability to resolve my situation through a successful outcome were truly impressive. If you're dealing with legal issues in your workplace, her guidance can make a significant difference in achieving a fair...Read more

Cindy G.

7 reviews

I highly recommend Kristin to anyone facing challenges at work. Her expertise, dedication, and ability to resolve my situation through a successful outcome were truly impressive. If you're dealing with legal issues in your workplace, her guidance can make a significant difference in achieving a fair and positive resolution.

What is harassment and a hostile work environment?

When your seniors and co-workers behave in a discriminatory way based on gender, religion, preferences, color, or community, it is considered hostile. However, you need to understand that a single offensive comment is not considered a hostile environment. If the discrimination is offensive and severe consistently, it's harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) gives an employee legal rights to deal with such situations. You can consult your company management and review company policy. If you are still facing similar results, consulting an attorney is the best way.

Here are some situations that are considered harassment and a hostile work environment:

  • Discrimination in the workplace is due to caste, color, religion, and preferences.
  • Offensive sexual remarks by coworkers in break rooms.
  • Employees begin to be left out of meetings and other places due to gender, preferences, color, and community.

What are the laws applicable to a hostile work environment?

Here are two major acts under federal law that protect employees:

  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

How can you proceed with harassment and a hostile work environment?

If you are facing harassment and a hostile work environment, there are a few things you can consider to proceed. Such as:

  • Consultation: Take our consultation to get guidance on various ways to proceed with details. You can share your brief; I will guide you and handle legal prospects.
  • Gather evidence: You have to gather evidence and all details about the instances. You have to record incidents, if possible, to provide proof of the difficulties you are facing.
  • Review policies and internal complaints: YYou have to review company policies on these matters and how they proceed with complaints and employee harassment. Before legal consultation, you have to share issues with management first.
  • File a complaint: If, even after your complaint, you are facing similar situations, you have to file an official complaint. You can consult a hostile workspace lawyer to file a complaint for a lawsuit.

Mijares Law as your harassment and hostile workspace lawyer

If you are facing any difficulties at your workplace and do not understand how to proceed, I can help. You can get a free consultation from Mijares Law to share a brief about your situation. I will guide you on whether your harassment and hostile workspace situation is under the law or not. At Mijares Law, I will provide details on how you can proceed. You can decide to file a discrimination lawsuit and ask for a claim.

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1 year ago

Ms. Mijares is an excellent attorney. She helped me with my work contract, addressed my issues and concerns, and did it in a timely manner. She was very thorough. I would highly recommend her.

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8 months ago

I worked with Kristin regarding two separate agreements and was very happy with the guidance and advice she gave me. Her legal advice was sound, insightful and helpful.

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Kristin did a great job in helping me understand a very complicated legal issue. She also advised me, beyond the scope of the issue, on business law matters in general. I would recommend her to anyone facing a confusing legal problem with their business.

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Cindy G.

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7 months ago

I highly recommend Kristin to anyone facing challenges at work. Her expertise, dedication, and ability to resolve my situation through a successful outcome were truly impressive. If you're dealing with legal issues in your workplace, her guidance can make a significant difference in achieving a fair and positive resolution.

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