Employment Lawyers in Virginia Beach – Do Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment
Written by our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach
Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal for many reasons, but mainly because it violates fundamental rights, harms individuals, and creates unfair and unsafe working conditions.
For more than a decade, our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach have handled sexual harassment lawsuits against businesses throughout Hampton Roads, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth.
Sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is so wrong that federal and state laws prohibit it, and those who break those laws can pay a hefty price. It should not be tolerated and we hope you will call us if you are the target of sexual harassment by a boss or co-worker.
Why were lawmakers motivated to enact laws against sexual harassment in the workplace?
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 a form of discrimination
Sexual harassment is legally recognized as sex discrimination. It unfairly disadvantages people — often women, but not exclusively — by creating barriers to equal employment opportunities, promotions, and fair treatment. Pregnancy discrimination is just as terrible.
It creates a hostile work environment
Harassment can make the workplace intimidating and abusive, which:
- Interferes with an employee’s ability to do their job
- Causes stress, anxiety, and other mental health harms
- Unfairly, pushes people out of jobs or entire professions
Laws aim to ensure workplaces in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Hampton Roads are safe and productive, not threatening.
If you are the victim of sexual harassment by a boss or co-worker, we can help. Our employment lawyers in Virginia Beach have extensive experience in representing clients in sexual harassment 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 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.
