Determining When Harassment Is Illegal Can Be Tricky
At
what point harassment becomes illegal harassment is not always clear
and can be difficult to determine. Indeed, courts are not always clear
on the matter. The discrimination laws were not intended to be a
“code of civility” and do not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments,
or isolated incidents that are not very serious. Harassment is
illegal if it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or if it results in the victim being fired or demoted or the like.
These types of acts by the employer are adverse employment decisions.
If frequent or severe, harassment can occur by slurs, graffiti, offensive or derogatory comments, or other verbal or physical conduct. With respect to sexual harassment, harassment can occur by unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature.
In order to show harassment, the victim must be able to establish the elements of the cause of action for harassment . Call us to go over your case and to learn about your options.
If frequent or severe, harassment can occur by slurs, graffiti, offensive or derogatory comments, or other verbal or physical conduct. With respect to sexual harassment, harassment can occur by unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature.
In order to show harassment, the victim must be able to establish the elements of the cause of action for harassment . Call us to go over your case and to learn about your options.
