Sexual Harassment

Atlanta Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Has sexual references in your workplace made your working environment uncomfortable? Have you been subject to unwanted sexual advances or touching, offers of favors for sex (quid pro quo), offensive sexual language, jokes, emails or other inappropriate behavior?

At the Atlanta, Georgia, law offices of Moore & Hawthorne, L.L.C., we can help you find relief from sexual harassment in the hostile work environment, and hold those responsible for such offensive behavior accountable. You do not - and should not - have to deal with such behavior from your bosses or co-workers. We'll help you to put a stop to it, and then make sure you are properly compensated for any harm you may have suffered as a result of the harassment.

At Moore & Hawthorne, L.L.C., our Atlanta sexual harassment attorneys have more than thirty years of combined experience with handling sexual harassment and other matters covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Our attorneys know the law, and how to successfully clear the hurdles of a sexual harassment action..

Contact our Atlanta sexual harassment lawyers today for a free initial consultation regarding your case. Whether you work for a small company (at least 15 employees) or a big corporation, we will stand up and protect your right to a workplace that is free from unwanted sexual comments and advances.

We can provide smart advice and effective representation with sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) http://eeoc.gov/ complaints stemming from:

• unwanted sexual advances
• suggestive comments or language, dirty jokes, lewd office material
• hostile work environment
• quid pro quo - promises of promotion / advancement in exchange for sexual favors
• retaliatory discharge, other retaliatory actions taken as a result of your complaint

If you feel you are being harassed or treated unfairly, your first course of action should be to report it to your employer. If your employer fails to take action, the next step is filing a claim with the EEOC. It is important to note, that charges against non-governmental employers must be filed with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged harassing conduct or discrimination. Claims against the U.S. government, must generally be reported to an EEO counselor within 45 days of the alleged harassment conduct or discrimination. The time frames are rigid and extremely important, as your claim might be barred forever if they are not met. It is very important for you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible, if you think that you might have a claim for sexual harassment. From filing your claim with the EEOC to holding your employers feet to the fire in court if needed, we can help you every step of the way. You may be entitled to back pay, front pay, as well as, other damages.

If you are having trouble at work and believe you have the basis for a sexual harassment claim, contact our Atlanta sexual harassment lawyers today for a free initial consultation regarding your case. The days of "toughing it out" and living with workplace harassment are over. If you are on the receiving end of behavior that is making your workplace hostile or uncomfortable, you can and should take action.