Illinois Employment Discrimination Attorneys At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, our Wheaton attorneys know how difficult it is to talk about the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Our lawyers take the time to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We offer suggestions on how to handle your immediate situation on the job. We listen carefully, and we address your concerns honestly. If you decide to move forward with filing a sexual harassment claim , we explain the process and discuss what will probably happen during the proceedings. We explore the kind of relief you might get, such as a financial award, the restoration of your job, or a change in workplace conditions. We make every effort to ensure that you are informed about your options before and during the legal proceedings. Contact a knowledgeable sexual harassment lawyer at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC to discuss your sexual harassment claim. Sexual harassment law firm providing vigorous and skilled representation on a contingency-fee basis. Serving the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Wheaton, Naperville, Oak Brook and Carol Stream; and throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Will County and Kendall County. Sexual Harassment: An OverviewSexual harassment is not a joke. While to some it may seem like harmless horseplay, it deprives others of dignity and equality. Victims of sexual harassment have well-established rights under federal law and, in many cases, under state law. A knowledgeable employment law attorney can advise you on protecting your rights. Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination. Sexual harassment may consist of sexual requests from a superior, tied to the quality of the employee's job or benefits, or it can be the inappropriate behavior of one or more co-workers. It is forbidden by federal civil rights law and by numerous state anti-discrimination laws. These laws give you specific rights and remedies if you experience sexual harassment in the workplace. What is "Sexual Harassment?"Sexual harassment is employment discrimination. It is verbal or physical abuse, typically of a sexual nature. The harasser can be a man or a woman, and so can the victim; the harasser and the victim can be of the same gender. Harassment is considered discrimination because it singles out the victim on the basis of a protected category — in this case, gender. Victims of sexual harassment often suffer negative effects. They may not be able to perform their jobs sufficiently; they may suffer psychological damage; and they may feel forced to quit. An attorney with experience in handling sexual harassment claims can tell you if you have a case for sexual harassment. What Can an Employee Do About Sexual Harassment?People who suffer sexual harassment can feel powerless, especially when they are told that there is nothing they can do about it. Victims of sexual harassment, however, have strong rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and many state laws. An experienced attorney can tell you exactly what you can do to put a stop to sexual harassment. Keeping a Sexual Harassment LogSexual harassment in the workplace typically consists of numerous incidents. An accurate and detailed written log, or diary, of the incidents will help prove your claim of sexual harassment by providing evidence of what took place and when. An attorney with experience in handling sexual harassment claims can tell you what type of evidence you need in order to bring a sexual harassment claim. Coping with Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment has serious emotional effects on its victims. It can also do damage to a victim's career. If you bring a sex harassment case in court, getting through it and rebuilding your career afterward may seem almost as difficult as the harassment itself. An attorney with experience in handling sexual harassment cases can offer suggestions and resources to help you deal with the effects of your case.
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