Minnesota Hostile Work Environment Attorney
Sexual harassment can be either verbal or physical. Sexual harassment can occur in the form of e-mail, jokes, comments, inappropriate touches or withholding of a promotion. It can also be an explicit or implicit demand for sexual favors in return for continued employment.
You have rights that are protected by law if your supervisor subjects you to sexual harassment or if your employer otherwise tolerates this behavior by a fellow employee or contractor. You can claim compensation for the lost earnings and benefits, emotional distress and damage to reputation you suffered and in some cases punitive damages.
Dunnwald & Peterson, P.A. is a firm that stands up for people who have suffered from sexual harassment in workplaces throughout Minnesota. We are strong advocates who help people obtain compensation and justice — and to regain their dignity.
Contact us today to discuss your situation. In a free telephone consultation, we can review your case and discuss your legal options.
Compensation and Justice for Victims of Sexual Harassment
Minneapolis lawyer Sonja D. Peterson has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in cases involving sexual harassment, gender discrimination and other employment law violations.
As an employment law attorney, Ms. Peterson has tried numerous workplace sexual harassment cases. Some types of workplace harassment include:
- Third-party sexual harassment — when sexual harassment is committed by a co-worker or non-employee in the workplace, employers are obligated to address the issue as soon as they know of the harassment.
- Quid pro quo harassment — demanding sexual favors as a condition of employment.
- Gender discrimination — sometimes workplace harassment cases involve what is not done as much as what is done. When an employee is denied a promotion or pay raise because of gender, a sex discrimination suit may be appropriate.
Your employer has a legal responsibility to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. If our firm finds evidence that your employer has not done so or has engaged in retaliation against you, we can take action to obtain compensation and justice for you. Often, Dunnwald & Peterson, P.A., can obtain results through a negotiated settlement. If necessary we will go to court to protect your rights and obtain compensation for you.
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