Pittsburgh Sexual Harassment Lawyer

If you have been sexually harassed at work, it is important to have the support of an understanding, knowledgeable sexual harassment lawyer who recognizes the emotional distress that harassment can cause. Elzer Law Firm has extensive experience in effectively representing clients who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

Sexual harassment may occur when an employer or supervisor promises a job advantage in exchange for sexual favors, or threatens termination if the employee refuses to submit to sexual advances. Sexual harassment also includes unwelcome severe or pervasive touching, comments, jokes, drawings, text messages, and other types of conduct that are directed at a person because of their sex, and that would offend a reasonable person.

If you believe you have been sexually harassed, it is very important that you inform someone in management or Human Resources about the harassment. Many employers have sexual harassment policies that explain how to go about reporting harassment, and some provide confidential hotlines to call in the event of harassment. If you fail to use the remedial measures an employer provides to remedy sexual harassment, you may not have a case for sexual harassment. This is because the law generally only imposes liability on an employer for harassment if the employer knows about it and fails to stop it.

Employees often fear that their employer will retaliate against them for filing a claim of sexual harassment. Unfortunately, fear of retaliation is usually not considered a valid reason not to report harassment, absent special circumstances. But fortunately, the law protects employees who make good faith reports of sexual harassment. Any retaliation should be reported to upper management or to Human Resources, and you should also contact an employment attorney.  

If you experience any type of sexual harassment, or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, please contact a Pittsburgh sexual harassment attorney. Elzer Law Firm has represented numerous victims of sexual harassment and retaliation, and is here to help you through what can be a devastating time.