Connecticut Sexual Harassment Lawyer
Your workplace should be an environment where your performance dictates your success and you are given the support you need to excel. If you have been unfairly accused of sexual harassment and your employer has penalized you, contact a Connecticut sexual harassment lawyer.
The talented sex crimes attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark Sherman can intervene and force the employer to treat you fairly. They can also represent you in a civil lawsuit seeking damages for false claims of sexual harassment.
What Is the Law Regarding Sexual Harassment?
The federal prohibition against sexual discrimination in the workplace appears in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Over the years, courts have interpreted sexual discrimination to include sexual harassment, but the term is not defined in federal law.
In contrast, Connecticut General Statutes §46a-60(a)(8) defines sexual harassment. It is any conduct of a sexual nature, unwelcome advances, or request for sexual favors if:
- Submitting to the unwanted behavior is a condition of continued employment;
- Employment decisions are based on whether the subject of the harassment submitted to or rejected the conduct; and/or
- The unwelcome conduct is so pervasive that it creates a hostile work environment.
If an employee complains to the employer about situations like this, the employer must take corrective action.
Sometimes, employers are so afraid of a lawsuit from a complainant that they take drastic action without a thorough investigation. If you were fired, demoted, or reassigned because of a sexual harassment allegation against you, contact a Connecticut attorney to explore your options.
Investigate the Employer’s Proof of Sexual Harassment
Proof of sexual harassment often comes down to “he said / she said.” In many cases, sexual harassment complaints result from consensual relationships that end badly, and one party takes revenge on the other by making a complaint. Uncorroborated evidence from an alleged victim should not be enough to impact your status at work or cost you your job.
Our Connecticut sexual harassment attorneys can request to review any evidence the employer relied on when making its decision regarding your employment. If the evidence is not persuasive, we can seek a reversal of the action your employer took against you.
We can also investigate the employer’s sexual harassment training materials and procedures for investigating complaints. This could be useful if, for example, the employer claims to have a zero tolerance for sexual harassment but never gives workers training on the topic. If the employer has clear procedures for investigations that it did not follow in your case, we could demand reinstatement to your previous position or monetary damages.
Taking Action Against the Complainant
When someone makes a false sexual harassment accusation against you, it may have a real impact on your finances, future employment, mental health, and personal relationships. You can sue your accuser seeking reimbursement of your financial losses, and claim damages for your emotional turmoil and trauma.
You will need to prove your accuser knowingly made false allegations and did so maliciously. When that evidence exists, the Connecticut sexual harassment attorneys at our firm will aggressively pursue civil damages against a malicious sexual harassment accuser.
Push Back Against False Sexual Harassment Claims With a Connecticut Attorney
False claims of sexual harassment take a toll. If you have suffered consequences from being falsely accused, you need a skilled attorney to fight back.
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