Don't let your employer sexually harass you

When you face sexual harassment at work, you have every right to take action against it whether you are male or female. The Wisconsin and Federal Law protects you from retaliation from your employers. If required, a retaliation claim can be added on to the harassment claim, resulting in two claims being filed against your employer (one for sexual harassment and one for retaliation). This will ensure that people responsible for your suffering are brought to justice and your interests are given added protection.

If you are facing supervisor abuse, sexual harassment, unfair treatment, wrongful discharge or breach of contract, there are a few important points you need to remember:

• In most cases, you must file with the State of Wisconsin or the Federal EEOC within 300 days of the last act of sexual harassment.
• Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcomed statements, jokes, or unwanted physical contact by other employees or supervisors.
• The actions could be directed to both female and male employees.
• The law protects you from retaliation (such as receiving a negative job action from the employer like wage reduction, more duties or isolated treatment) when you complain to management regarding sexual harassment.
• The retaliation claim by you can be as strong as the sexual harassment claim.
• The important thing is you must complain about the harassing treatment through a manager or supervisor and not remain silent.
• Claims can be filed in the federal court for lost wages, future wages, emotional upheaval, punitive damages, and attorney fees.
• The Wisconsin Administrative Remedy is limited to a loss of wage or rehire.
• Burke Law Offices can prosecute these claims on the basis of a contingent fee where the law firm is only paid a fee if we're successful.