How to Report Sexual Harassment at Work?

It’s very difficult for victims of sexual harassment to overcome their inhibitions and report instances of sexual harassment. Although companies have strict policies regarding harassment at work, whenever an employee reports an instance of sexual harassment, a common first reaction may be to safeguard a company’s interests. This could result in the victim being judged about her intentions and having to face a hostile environment. After all most people do not like a whistle blower in their midst.

As earlier said, companies follow strict policies with respect to harassment. This generally includes a handbook, which details the procedures to be followed. The first person to be informed in cases of sexual harassment is the manager, supervisor or a person from the human resources department. The employer in turn is required to open an immediate inquiry and possibly take action against the perpetrator or prevent such instances in the future.

If the employer does not take any action, the victim can approach a sexual harassment attorney and consult him for further counsel. In fact you could also seek help from an attorney, even as you confront the perpetrator or the company to seek help about collecting documents as evidence against the perpetrator or for advice on how to best proceed.

The Law Offices of David. H. Greenberg is well established in employment law and has helped numerous employees to fight against their employers, and win. Their sexual harassment lawyers have helped employees claim compensation for lost wages, future lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages and attorney fees.