What is Sexual Harassment under Alabama Law?
Alabama 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 Alabama Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?
First, employers who are located in Gadsden can be required to create and visibly post company policies regulating sexual conduct. The policies should at least include: contact information for the reporting of sexual harassment incidents, an outline of procedures to be followed in filing a claim, and the remedies available when a claim successfully proven.
There are also federal and Alabama laws that have created agencies to handle sexual harassment claims. These agencies have authority to investigate a Gadsden workplace for the sexual harassment conduct that is alleged in the complaints they receive. Such laws also make it illegal for employers to fire an employee for filing a harassment claim or to take any other action based on retaliation against the employee.
How can a Alabama 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. Because of this, working with a Gadsden attorney might be the best way to make sure that your claim is processed in a timely manner.
