Filing a sexual harassment claim in Florida can be done directly through your employer or through the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If your employer refuses your claim or fails to take appropriate action, file with the FCHR or EEOC. How Is Sexual Harassment Defined in Florida? …
In Florida and elsewhere, any unwanted sexual advances, physical contact, comments or requests that make the person on the receiving end feel uncomfortable are considered sexual harassment. When this behavior occurs in the workplace, it makes for a hostile environment and is illegal. Understanding Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment can occur in the workplace and in …
Sexual assault in Florida constitutes various acts of sexual abuse or sexual battery such rape, attempted rape, unwanted sexual touching or forcing the victim to perform sexual acts. Sexual assault and other sex-related crimes in Florida vary in severity based on different factors. What Are Florida’s Sexual Assault Laws? There are many different ways a …
Federal law limits the amount of damages recoverable in a sexual abuse or harassment lawsuit against an employer to $300,000. The amount varies depending on the number of employees; on the state level, damage caps vary. Individuals who sue employers for sexual abuse can recover up to $300,000 in damages. Expected Amount of Damages from …
Sexual abuse in the workplace is when actions cross the line from crude comments and threatening behavior (sexual harassment) to physically violating a person in some way where they work. It is also unacceptable and illegal behavior that can have serious consequences for both the victim and the abuser. Despite laws and regulations set in …
