Workplace Harassment
Many jobs come with the stresses of meeting deadlines, following budgets, and completing projects. However, some jobs can be even more frustrating due to a hostile workplace environment. Harassment based on different discriminatory factors—or even for no apparent reason—can be painful and stressful for victims.
Workplace harassment can result in emotional trauma as well as physical injuries. This is unacceptable. If you are a victim of a hostile situation while with a federal employer, you can fight back against this unfair treatment. To discuss your case, contact a federal harassment attorney from the respected Vaughn Law Firm today at 1-877-615-9495.
What Counts as Harassment?
Workplace harassment consists of unwanted attention at work. It may be a hostile attitude towards a coworker, or it can also be unwelcome sexual advances. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, unlawful harassment is any treatment that would make a reasonable person feel uncomfortable or even abused. Additionally, it must be more than the occasional taunt or insult—the victim must endure the mistreatment in order to keep his or her job.
Types of Harassment
Although harassment can come in many different forms based on a variety of discriminatory factors, some common types of harassment include:
- Physical, sexual, or verbal assault
- Pictures or drawings that are offensive
- Workplace intimidation
- Slurs, name-calling, or other mockery based on discriminatory factors
These discriminatory factors that can lead to harassment include gender, race, religion, age, disability, and more.
Contact Us
It can be frightening to stand up for yourself in the face of workplace harassment. However, you should not have to endure this cruel treatment. If you have suffered from harassment at a job in the federal government, we may be able to help. To learn more, contact an experienced federal workplace harassment lawyer from the Vaughn Law Firm at 1-877-615-9495 today.
