What is Sexual Harassment under Alaska Law?
Alaska law defines sexual harassment as any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether they are verbal advances or physical action. Some types of sexual harassment that are most commonly committed by an employer include exchanging favoritism for sexual favors, the creation of a hostile work environment of a sexual nature, and sexual advances.
How does Alaska Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?
First, employers who are located in Sitka can be required to create and visibly post company policies regulating sexual conduct. Matters covered by such policies should include contact information used by employees to report incidents, handling procedures for claims, and corrective measures (in the event that a claim turns out to be true).
There are also federal and Alaska laws that have created agencies to handle sexual harassment claims. These agencies have authority to investigate a Sitka workplace for the sexual harassment conduct that is alleged in the complaints they receive. These laws also prohibit employers from firing workers or taking any retaliatory action against workers who have complained of sexual harassment.
How can a Alaska attorney help?
A claim for sexual harassment may be difficult to investigate and prove without the proper expertise in the relevant areas of law. Federal investigators are often very overworked. So, hiring a Sitka lawyer can be the surest way to file your sexual harassment claim within the deadlines specified by the state of Alaska.
