South Florida Sexual Harassment Lawyer
Employment law attorney Dana M. Gallup of the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A. has more than fifteen years of experience effectively handling sexual harassment claims on behalf of both employers and employees.
Despite a number of well publicized sexual harassment cases in recent years and despite efforts by employers to publish policies and provide training to prevent sexual harassment from occurring, sexual harassment, unfortunately, remains a problem in today's workplace. Many employees who suffer in a sexually hostile work environment feel embarrassed or intimidated and are unwilling to object to the conduct of an offensive co-worker or supervisor.
Representing Florida Employees in Sexual Harassment Claims
At the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A. in Hollywood, Florida, we counsel employees as to whether and how to raise concerns about sexual harassment to the employer. In cases where the employer fails to take appropriate remedial action, we assist the employee in filing a Charge of Discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission. After satisfying all administrative requirements, we file civil actions to recover compensation for the damages suffered by our clients as a result of the wrongful sexual harassment. At the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A., we are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees who have suffered sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
Counseling Employers in Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Our firm also provides counsel and advice to employers with regard to the development and implementation of sexual harassment policies, training, and investigation of sexual harassment allegations. If allegations are substantiated, we offer counseling as to appropriate remedial actions to take so as to ensure a workplace free of sexual harassment. All of these things are done with the goal of avoiding having a claim filed. However, should an employee file a claim or lawsuit regarding sexual harassment, our firm will represent the employer through the administrative and judicial process.
If you believe you have been the victim of sexual harassment, please tell us about your case, or if you are an employer that needs assistance with sexual harassment issues, please contact us.
The law prohibits sexual harassment in two forms, quid pro quo and hostile work environment:
Quid pro quo Harassment
This form of sexual harassment usually involves a request for sexual favors in exchange for continued employment, a promotion, increased pay, or other employment benefit. The victim of this form of harassment may suffer adverse actions including failure to promote, reduction in pay or benefits, demotion or termination as a result of refusing to agree to the sexual advances of the supervisor or co-worker.
Hostile Work Environment Harassment
This form of sexual harassment involves severe or pervasive use of unwelcome and offensive language, sexual images, or physical touching that a reasonable person would find to be objectionable. Not every sexual innuendo, joke or act will rise to the level of legally prohibited sexual harassment. However, a substantial number of inappropriate comments or offensive acts can give rise to a sexual harassment claim. Where the hostile environment is being created by co-workers, as opposed to supervisors or managers, and where no other adverse action has occurred (such as reduction on pay, demotion or termination), the employee may be required to follow the employer's policies by reporting the harassment to the designated manager or Human Resources representative and allowing the employer a reasonable opportunity to investigate the matter and remedy the situation.
Contact the Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A. today for more information about sexual harassment in the workplace.
Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A.
4000 Hollywood Boulevard
Presidential Circle, Suite 265 South
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Phone: (954) 894-3035
Fax: (954) 241-6585
The Law Offices of Dana M. Gallup, P.A. represent clients in employment law matters throughout all of South Florida and Southwest Florida, including the cities of Aventura, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Margate, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Shores, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Pembroke Pines, Sunny Isle Beach, Tamarac, West Palm Beach, and Wilton Manors.
Broward County, Collier County, Dade County, Lee County, Miami County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County.
