There are many diverse situations that fall under the general umbrella of employment claims. Specifically, these situations include:

• Discrimination based on age, race, gender, disability or religion

• Sexual harassment by an employer or a co-worker

• Hostile work environment created by an employer or a co-worker

• Whistleblower claims

• Failure to pay overtime

• Violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act

The EEOC defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

• submission to such conduct was made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment;

• submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual was used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or

• such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

While women make the most claims of sexual harassment, men can also be the victims of sexual harassment and both types are strictly prohibited by law. Victims of sexual harassment deserve representation and may be entitled to monetary compensation.

Sexual harassment can take on the form of sexual bribery, the promising of benefits or sexual coercion by an employer or coworker. This occurs when a job benefit is directly tied to an employee submitting to unwelcome sexual advances. Typically, these cases are relatively easy to prove and, consequently, they are less common. More common and harder to prove are the hostile work environment cases, where a boss or co-worker creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

O'Connor, Parsons & Lane attorneys have experience dealing with complex sexual harassment cases. If you’ve been a victim of sexual harassment where you work, tell us about your situation. Sexual harassment is not tolerated in the New Jersey courts and we know how to fight to win cases.

At O'Connor, Parsons & Lane, you can count on responsive attorneys who provide the attention and experience your sexual harassment case needs. Contact us at 800-586-5817, 908-928-9200 or email us. The initial consultation is free.