Workplace harassment can make life miserable, exposing you to daily trauma and stopping your career dead in its tracks. The good news? The law is on your side if the harassment is occurring because you are a member of a protected class. By exposing this toxic behavior to the light of day and enlisting the services of an experienced employment law attorney, you can free yourself from the pain and abuse of harassment while holding all responsible parties accountable.
The Noble Law is a passionate advocate for employee rights in Charleston and throughout North and South Carolina. At our firm, an experienced Charleston workplace harassment attorney will listen to your story and help you explore all the legal options available to you.
As a women-owned practice recognized for excellence in state and federal employment law claims, we know how to protect those who deserve it and make abusers pay.
Schedule a consultation with one of our skilled and compassionate employment lawyers today.
Does It Qualify As Workplace Harassment?
Most people experience some form of unwelcome conduct at work, but when does mistreatment rise to the level of workplace harassment? Under state and federal employment law statutes, employers may not harass or allow harassment based on certain protected characteristics. These include race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, pregnancy status, and national origin.
Harassment takes many forms. Examples include:
- Use of racial and ethnic slurs
- Sexual advances, comments, and/or questions, and unwanted touching
- Displaying or sharing of offensive pictures and memes
- Jokes and mocking comments made because you are a member of a protected class
If the harassment is severe enough to create a hostile work environment, or if the employee must endure the harassment in order to remain employed, it can become an actionable legal claim that deserves the attention of an experienced employment law attorney.
It’s Harassment. Where Do I Turn?
Workplace harassment can place you in a seemingly hopeless position. If you complain, you might lose your job. If you say nothing, you must continue living the horrible day-to-day experience you’ve been mired in.
Remember, the law is on your side. A network of state and federal employment law statutes protect you from unlawful workplace harassment and other unlawful conduct by employers. These laws include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), to name a few.
An employment law attorney who is well versed in these statutes can hear what you have been enduring, draw upon her knowledge of these statutes and relevant case law, and chart a course of legal action focused on protecting your rights and your future.
You don’t have to face this struggle alone. You can consult with a Charleston workplace harassment attorney in a confidential legal consultation.
Charting a Course to Legal Success
The outcome of your workplace harassment claim can change your life significantly. You may be entitled to damages for lost wages, medical and psychiatric expenses, expenses related to job searches, emotional trauma, and more.
Every workplace harassment case is unique. The Noble Law does not apply a one-size-fits-all approach to these claims. Rather, we will carefully analyze your situation to determine the specific course of action that best supports your life and work goals.
We can help you report your workplace harassment to the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or other government entity as applicable.
In some cases, we can pursue amicable settlements that allow an employee to remain employed, albeit under much better working conditions. In other situations, there is no mending of fences, and we can help you pursue a clean break from your present employment situation and a much brighter future.
Finding the Right Attorney
When your employment is involved, you want an attorney with extensive experience and a proven record of success handling these complex claims.
For a legal matter as personal as a workplace harassment claim, you also want an attorney who is a good listener, compassionate and understanding of the struggles of working people. A local attorney provides added benefits, including an understanding of the local business and legal landscapes.
The Noble Law brings all of these attributes to the table, a combination that has made us a trusted source of advice and advocacy for employees in Charleston and throughout the region.
Talk To Someone You Can Trust
Employment harassment and discrimination can leave you feeling like there is nowhere to turn. Take heart, as an experienced and understanding legal team is here to listen and help.
Arrange a confidential consultation with an experienced Charleston workplace harassment attorney today.
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Along with representing clients with claims of workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and workplace assault, we also represent workers in other areas of employment law. These areas include executive compensation disputes; workplace discrimination; retaliation and whistleblower; and pay, overtime, and leave. Learn more about our employment law firm’s Practice Areas and if you are interested in speaking with one of our employment attorneys in North Carolina or South Carolina, contact us today.