Oregon Sexual Harassment Attorney
Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Portland
Sexual harassment is nothing less than a personal attack on the very core of the employee's dignity and sense of self worth. It also tends to be symptomatic of a workplace environment where employees are not treated as individuals worthy of respect.
Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual attention someone experiences. It includes leering, pinching, patting, touching, texting, emailing, repeated comments, subtle or overt suggestions of a sexual nature, and pressure for dates or relationships. Sexual harassment typically, but not always, occurs in a situation where one person has power over another. Sexual harassment in the workplace is rarely about sex, it's about abuse of power and it is prohibited by state and federal laws. Employers who have notice of harassment and tolerate or condone this type of behavior are liable under the law and may have to compensate the victimized employee for past and future loss of earnings, benefits, emotional distress, punitive damages, attorneys fees and costs. In addition to the employer, the offending sexual harasser is also personally liable to the employee for damages.
You can have a claim for sexual harassment if you are terminated, forced to quit or are still working in the hostile work environment. Some of the largest verdicts have resulted from claims of sexual harassment brought against employers who simply ignored the harassment and despite their knowledge and opportunity to stop the harassment, failed to protect the victimized employee.
Portland Sexual Harassment Lawyer Serving You
Our practice is dedicated to assisting clients who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Our experienced sexual harassment attorneys can help you understand your rights if you are terminated or are forced to quit. If you are still employed and are suffering from sexual harassment, we can advise you on steps to take in order to stop the harassment and/or protect your rights.
We believe that victims of sexual harassment need an aggressive law firm that will fight to restore the dignity that is so often lost in these types of cases. We promise you that you will feel empowered by standing up for your rights. You have a voice and we at Mitra Law Group can make sure your employer hears it loud and clear. With our help, you will have the power to make sure that what happened to you, never happens to anyone else.
If you believe you have been a victim of sexual harassment, please call us at (503) 243-4545 or fill out the Contact Form on our website and one of our experienced sexual harassment lawyers will contact you by telephone for a free and confidential consultation. Just remember that you are not alone!