Kalamazoo Sexual Harassment Attorney

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According to Michigan law, sexual harassment is defined as the unwanted conduct that is of a sexual nature, and includes both verbal advances and physical actions Employers are most commonly involved in the following forms of sexual harassment acts: demanding sexual favors in exchange for promotions, creating a sexually offensive work environment, and making sexual advances.

How does Michigan Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?

First, employers who are located in Kalamazoo can be required to formulate 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 policies to be followed in filing a claim, and the remedies available when a claim successfully proven.

Furthermore, federal and Michigan laws create specific agencies which are responsible for handling sexual harassment cases. The agencies are given authority to investigate workplaces in Kalamazoo to determine if the incidents alleged in the complaints they receive are true. Furthermore, these laws prohibit employers from firing an employee for alleging sexual harassment or taking any action in retaliation to a claim.

How can a Michigan attorney help?

If you do not have any expertise in the applicable laws, it may be difficult to investigate and show a claim involving sexual harassment. It's not uncommon for federal investigators to be too overworked to handle individual claims. Thus, hiring an attorney in Kalamazoo can be the safest way to file your claim within the deadlines for sexual harassment claims that Michigan has defined.

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Life in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County. Specifically it is located in the southwestern part of Michigan. It is home to approximately 326,589 people.

Some popular sites include the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Hickory Corners, Gilmore Car Museum, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, the New Vic Theatre, Barn Theatre, the Gibson Guitar Corporation, and Wings Stadium.

Some of the top employers are the health care system and school district. Kalamazoo is also home to three local breweries and that employ many residents. With small businesses around, naturally the city is also home to attorneys there to provide legal support. Kalamazoo is home to many attorneys who work in law offices and firms that practice in many areas of law. Therefore, residents can remain rest assured, because any and every legal need of theirs can easily be taken care of.

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