Sexual Harassment Lawyers ◦ Cincinnati, OhioFederal and state laws prohibiting gender discrimination in the workplace make sexual harassment illegal. If you believe you may be the victim of unlawful sexual harassment, contact The Law Office of Marc Mezibov by phone or email through this Web site to discuss how we can protect your rights. What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?Unlawful sexual harassment generally takes one of two forms of unwelcome conduct either by supervisors or co-workers. The first is known as "quid pro quo" sexual harassment - where an employer or supervisor conditions an employee's sexual favors on a term of employment such a staying employed or receiving a promotion. The second type of sexual harassment is a "hostile work environment." This is something more than a stray off-color joke or remark, requiring an employee to experience harassment that no reasonable employee could be expected to tolerate. This can include physical touching, comments, sexual jokes, emails or an otherwise sexually inappropriate atmosphere.What are the Responsibilities of an Alleged Victim?In some instances, a victim of sexual harassment may have a responsibility to make her or his employer aware of sexual harassment. In most workplaces, there are established procedures for reporting sexual harassment that should be followed before an employee can hold an employer legally responsible. How Can The Law Office of Marc Mezibov, Help?If you have experienced sexual harassment, contact The Law Office of Marc Mezibov, to schedule a consultation and ensure that you protect your rights. |
