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Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Attorneys

in Denver and Aurora, Colorado

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance or conduct in the workplace that creates an intimidating, hostile, and/or offensive environment. It can include but is not limited to:

• Jokes
• Comments
• Touches
• Stares

Additionally, sexual harassment can include any "quid pro quo" proposition - the implicit or explicit proposed exchange of sexual favors for workplace advancement.

Gender is irrelevant

Sexual harassment can be female to male, male to female, male to male, female to female, group to individual, or individual to group.

Most companies have several avenues available for reporting sexual harassment. Typically, if you're being harassed by a supervisor, you could report that to your company's Human Resources department.

Make a record

If you're being sexually harassed, write down the details of each harassing interaction, including time, date, location and all other relevant information. You should keep copies of any and all evidence of the sexual harassment, such as cartoons or other items that may be used. No matter what course of action you decide to take, it's very beneficial to have a paper trail of every sexual disrimination incident.

Courses of action

There are numerous courses of action that can be taken, however each situation has it's own unique characteristics, and warrants a careful evaluation prior to making a decision concerning the appropriate course of action.

• Seek legal advice as soon as possible, and certainly prior to separating from your employment and make certain the various alternative courses of action are thoroughly explored, and that you are fully apprised of the applicable deadlines within which to take action, including filing charges with the appropriate governmental agency
• Make certain that you are familiar with the employer's policies and procedures relating to reporting and dealing with sexual harassment

The sexual harassment attorneys at Brake Law Firm can advise you of your rights and help you determine the best course of action. If the issue isn't taken care of internally, we can help you prepare the matter for court. Click here for a consultation in Denver or Boulder.

Since 1983 the Brake Law Firm has successfully served clients involved in sexual disrimination litigation throughout Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, and Aurora, Colorado. Other areas of service include personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, corporate law, insurance law, individual services, and wrongful death.This website has been posted to the public for informational purposes only. No information within this site should be viewed as formal legal advise. If you suspect sexual harassment, contact our Denver sexual harassment attorneys today for a consultation.