Owensboro Sexual Harassment Attorney

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According to Kentucky law, sexual harassment is defined as the unwanted conduct which is of a sexual nature, and includes both verbal advances and physical acts Sexual advances, creating a hostile work environment that is blatantly sexual in nature, and sexual advances are some of the more prevalent types of sexual harassment amongst employers.

How does Kentucky Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?

First, Owensboro employers may be required to establish company policies concerning sexual conduct and post them for employees to see. 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).

Additionally, federal and Kentucky laws create specific agencies which are responsible for handling sexual harassment cases. The agencies are given authority to investigate workplaces in Owensboro to determine if the incidents alleged in the complaints they receive are true. Additionally, under these laws, employers may not fire or retaliate against any employee who has alleged sexual harassment in a claim.

How can a Kentucky attorney help?

If you do not have any expertise in the applicable laws, it may be difficult to investigate and establish a claim involving sexual harassment. Federal investigators are often very overworked. With that in mind, you should consider speaking with an attorney in Owensboro, as this might be the best way to ensure that your claim is filed before the deadlines set by the laws of Kentucky.

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Life in Owensboro

Owensboro, Kentucky is the third largest city in Kentucky, and it is the county seat of Daviess County. As of a 2009 estimate by the Census Bureau, it has a population of about 55,000 people.

Human habitation of the area now known as Owensboro dates back at least 12,000 years, with indigenous peoples populating the area, at least on a seasonal basis. The first known permanent settlement of Owensboro came in 1797, when William Smothers set up a trading post.

Modernly, Owensboro is a major center for Bluegrass music, and has a museum dedicated to the musical genre. It also has several different Bluegrass festivals throughout the year. Of historical note, it is also home to Temple Adath Israel. Built in 1877, this place of worship is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

If you live in Owensboro, Kentucky, and are facing a legal issue, an Owensboro Kentucky attorney can probably help. Owensboro, Kentucky lawyers can handle just about any case a resident of the area might be dealing with.

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