Employment Lawyers in Virginia Beach – Sexual Harassment Abuses Power, Harms Society
Written by our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach
Sexual harassment was first recognized by the courts as a form of sexual discrimination in the mid 1970s. Therefore, it has been illegal for approximately 50 years. Yet, our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach receive calls daily from people throughout Hampton Roads, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth, who are victims of sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is illegal for many reasons, but mainly because it violates fundamental rights, harms individuals, and creates unfair and unsafe working conditions.
It violates basic human rights
Everyone has the right to work with dignity, safety, and respect. Sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination infringe on personal autonomy and equality.
It is an abuse of power
Workplace harassment often involves power imbalances (e.g., a supervisor harassing a subordinate). Sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination laws exist to prevent people from exploiting authority or job dependency for sexual favors or control.
It harms organizations and society
Sexual harassment leads to:
- Lower productivity and morale
- Higher turnover and legal costs
- Loss of trust in institutions
Governments have a legal duty to protect workers through labor and human-rights laws that require employers to provide a safe working environment. Criminalizing or penalizing sexual harassment gives victims legal recourse and pressures employers to act.
If you are the victim of sexual harassment or pregnancy discrimination by a boss or co-worker, we can help. Our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach have extensive experience in representing clients in sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination litigation before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. If you want to fight back, we are able to help in all phases of litigation.
If you like where you work and NEED that job for your family, DO NOT let sexual harassment or pregnancy discrimination drive you from it. We can help! Please call us immediately at (757) 432-2500 or use our online form below.
Employment lawyers in Virginia Beach serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and all of Hampton Roads.
