Sexual Harassment Attorney Fort Lauderdale

A Workplace Harassment Attorney Who Takes You Seriously

Sexual harassment in the workplace is more common than you think. It is an incredibly important topic that does not get enough attention. As a Fort Lauderdale sexual harassment attorney, Mark J. Berkowitz P.A. is devoted to helping victims of sexual harassment assert their right to feel comfortable in the workplace.

When faced with workplace harassment, many are too afraid to come forward. They fear they will be ostracized or fired, or that no one will believe their claims. At the firm of Mark J. Berkowitz P.A., we always take victims seriously, and know how important it is to have someone on your side in distressing circumstances like these.

With our team at your service, we will help you navigate the many state and federal laws surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace, gather evidence, and file your complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Sexual Harassment: What You Need To Know

Sexual harassment is protected against by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act, both of which consider sexual harassment a form of sex discrimination in the workplace. The law constitutes that an action can be considered sexual harassment if a reasonable employee in similar circumstances would have found the action or comment in question to be offensive.

There are, however, limitations on bringing sexual harassment cases to justice. Your window to report the harassment is rather narrow: the EEOC requires that you file a complaint within a 300-day time limit from the date that the harassment occurred. The Florida Commission on Human Relations is only slightly more flexible, with a 365-day time limit.

Recognizing Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a broad form of discrimination and can involve a wide range of actions and comments. They can be broadly divided into the following categories:

Other Common Sexual Harassment Behaviors

• Unsolicited discussions, questions, jokes, or innuendos about sex
• Sexually suggestive hand gestures or facial expressions
• Unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
• Tricking a victim into a surprise "date" under the pretense of a work meeting
• Suggestive or explicit texts or emails
• Inappropriate, unsolicited communications after work hours
• Repeated, suggestive comments about an employee's appearance