Miami Sexual Harassment Lawyers
Every single day, a person faces sexual harassment at work; that’s not an overestimation. That’s just a fact. Additionally, every day a person accepts that what’s happening to them will never change. But it can. And it will start the second you call us to be your sexual harassment attorneys.
At , we are sexual harassment attorneys for people in Miami. Our main headquarters is in New York, but we take cases nationwide, and we have attorneys on the ground in Miami ready to fight for you and get you the representation and advocacy you deserve.
What Florida State And U.S. Federal Laws Protect You Against Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?
There are two laws that you can turn to when considering your rights and protections from harassment in the workplace. Federally, there is the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title V11. This is the original law prohibiting discrimination based on age, sex, gender and several other traits. Title VII is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In Florida, you have the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), which creates a similar law but is more widely defined to cover marital status and handicaps. The FCRA creates the Florida Commission on Human Relations, which is the board that investigates instances of sexual harassment.
However, these boards created are not the final authority on such harassment. You can also take any allegations to a courtroom to pursue damages and compensation.
What Are Common Misconceptions About Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?
Sexual harassment is pervasive in workplaces across Florida, and one of the reasons for that is that there are many misconceptions held by victims. For example:
- Only women can be victims: While it’s true that women are more often the victims, men are just as likely to be sexually harassed.
- There must be physical contact: Harassment can include emails, obscene and sexual statements or nonverbal behavior such as staring or displaying.
- It only happens between supervisors: Sexual harassment is more likely to occur between people at the same level than from a supervisor downward.
- Only victims can report harassment: Any witness to harassment can report the behavior, not just the target.
These are only a few of the misconceptions people carry around. The bottom line is, if something at work makes you uncomfortable, be it a comment or something that you’d otherwise consider “innocent,” it may in fact be sexual harassment and you deserve to take action.
Does There Need To Be A Pattern Of Inappropriate Behavior To Constitute Sexual Harassment?
Absolutely not. Sexual harassment can be one offensive sexual comment. It does not have to be part of an overall pattern. However, if it is only a single instance, you would need witnesses and documentation to prove it. And in most cases, where someone harasses a person, they’ve likely harassed others.
Can I Pursue A Sexual Harassment Claim For A Previous Job?
You can pursue a sexual harassment claim from a previous job, as long as you are within the statute of limitations. Federally, you have 300 days to report harassment to the EEOC. In Florida, the law gives you 365 days from the date of the act to file a complaint. However, these deadlines can come up quickly if you do not act.
Why Hire A Miami Sexual Harassment Attorney From Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, To Represent You?
There are two reasons to bring us on as your sexual harassment attorneys: experience and toughness. We have experience with Florida and federal law in sexual harassment to effectively collect evidence and build your case. However, it is our tough, aggressive tactics that make a real difference for our clients. We pursue claims with the goal of holding the harassers accountable.
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It costs nothing to speak with us about your case. It’s a point of pride to be the attorneys that our clients speak to about their problems. We offer free consultations to all our clients facing sexual harassment claims of all types. Reach out to us at or send an email today. We believe in advocacy for all, and that means advocacy for you.