Tenacious Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
At the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., we counsel clients on the fine points of Pennsylvania and federal statutes regarding employment law and the rights of employees and employers, including one of the most insidious forms of illegal activity in the workplace: sexual harassment.
In general, there are two types of sexual harassment defined by law.
- Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment occurs when an employer or supervisor asks for sexual favors in exchange for promotions, raises or other advantages; or threatens an employee if he or she does not provide those sexual favors. Fear of retaliation if you complain about the incident(s) may also be a factor in these sexual harassment cases.
- Hostile Work Environment sexual harassment is the term applied to a workplace made hostile because of its sexual nature. For example, you find it intolerable due to sexually offensive photos, comments, jokes, physical touching or other acts of an offensive sexual nature.
Counseling employees on their rights and options
When counseling Pennsylvania employees in sexual harassment cases, we work with you to get all the information possible. Were job requirements changed to make it impossible to work there? Was there inappropriate language or material that made it intolerable for you to be there? Were conditions or the treatment you received unbearable? What negative treatment did you receive? Were you denied a promotion? Were you denied a raised to which you were entitled? Were you given a bad sales territory while someone of the opposite sex received better treatment?
We will discuss all of these issues with you in detail to determine if your rights have been violated. We will discuss your damages and what your next step should be. We will counsel and guide you on the next step in the case and explain the process involved in holding your employer liable for its discriminatory actions.
At the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., we make it a point to educate every client regarding the legal aspects of the case, and keep each one up-to-date on its progress so that he or she will be prepared to make the best decisions possible.
Defending employers facing sexual harassment claims
Charges of sexual harassment are sometimes without merit. But in any case, employers often require competent defense against the allegations of sexual harassment. We have an excellent perspective of state and federal employment laws and how the law should protect both employees and employers. We anticipate what arguments the plaintiffs' attorneys will present in a sexual harassment case and can better prepare our clients to make informed decisions about whether to settle or litigate the case, keeping in mind the financial risk and public exposure that could result from litigation.
We also believe in being proactive — taking all possible steps to avoid problems like sexual harassment before they happen. For example, having a comprehensive employee handbook that spells out sexual harassment policies and other workplace rules and procedures is essential.
Working for just solutions
No person should have to work in an atmosphere of sexual harassment, and no employer should have to defend against unjust charges. But unfortunately, both occur and we believe it's very important to help avoid these situations or make sure they do not happen again. By representing both employees and employers, the Hamilton Law Firm is able to anticipate arguments made by the other side and effectively defend against them.
Contact an experienced employment law attorney
The Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., will give you a practical perspective on your sexual harassment case, your rights and your options. Please contact us at the Hamilton Law Firm, P.C., for an initial consultation and assessment of your options. From our office Lansdale, Pennsylvania, we represent clients throughout the Philadelphia area.
