What is unlawful harassment in the workplace?

We receive calls almost daily from potential clients inquiring about harassment experienced in the workplace. As we explain to the potential client, harassment is not in the abstract. In other words, there is no general prohibition on people being mean to each other in the workplace. Rather, for a claim of harassment to be viable, it must be discriminatory harassment, harassment in violation of a contract, agreement, or the employer’s policy, or harassment in retaliation for engaging in some activity protected by statute, rule or regulation. Additional information can be found in our new article.

DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: LEGAL STANDARDS FOR CLAIMS AND EMPLOYER LIABILITY

If you believe you have been the victim of unlawful harassment, contact us: 720-999-5390.