Every employee deserves to work in an environment where they feel safe and respected. Yet, sexual harassment remains a serious issue in workplaces across New Jersey, including Fairfield Township. If you’ve experienced unwanted comments, inappropriate behavior, or a hostile work environment, you have the right to speak out and take legal action.
What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual’s employment. It generally falls into two categories:
- Quid Pro Quo Harassment: When employment decisions (such as hiring, promotion, or continued employment) are contingent on submitting to sexual advances.
- Hostile Work Environment: When repeated, unwanted behavior creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work atmosphere.
This can include sexual jokes, comments, gestures, texts or emails, inappropriate touching, or persistent advances. Both men and women can be victims, and harassers can be supervisors, coworkers, or even clients.
Your Rights Under New Jersey Law
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) offers strong protection against sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are required to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment and respond promptly to complaints. Failure to do so may result in liability—even if the harassment was committed by someone outside management.
Victims of sexual harassment may be entitled to compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and in some cases, punitive damages.
What to Do If You’re Being Harassed
If you’re experiencing sexual harassment at work, take these steps to protect yourself:
- Document each incident with dates, times, and witnesses
- Report the behavior to your supervisor or human resources
- Retain copies of any communications or complaints made
- Speak with an experienced employment lawyer as soon as possible
While it can be difficult to come forward, you don’t have to face the situation alone.
Legal Support You Can Trust
Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys have helped countless employees across Fairfield Township and New Jersey fight back against sexual harassment. Their team provides a confidential and compassionate environment to discuss your case and pursue the justice you deserve.
Whether through negotiation, settlement, or trial, they will stand by your side and advocate for your rights at every step.
Contact Castronovo & McKinney Today
Sexual harassment is not just unacceptable—it’s illegal. If you’ve experienced this in your workplace, don’t wait. Legal time limits apply, and the sooner you act, the stronger your case can be.
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