Methuen Sexual Harassment Attorney

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According to Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?

First, Methuen employers can be required to establish company policies that specifically address sexual harassment in the workplace. These must be posted in a visible area such as a break room. These policies may include contact information for an employee to report sexual harassment, the procedure for handling such claims, and the corrective measures for when a claim is proven.

Additionally, federal and Massachusetts laws create specific agencies which are responsible for handling sexual harassment cases. The agencies are given authority to investigate workplaces in Methuen to determine if the incidents alleged in the complaints they receive are true. 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 Massachusetts attorney help?

Without expertise in the applicable laws, both investigating and establishing a sexual harassment claim can be difficult. It's not uncommon for federal investigators to be too busy to handle individual claims. Accordingly, hiring a lawyer in Methuen might be the best way to ensure that your claim is filed within the deadlines specified by Massachusetts for sexual harassment matters.

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Life in Methuen

Methuen, Massachusetts is a city in Essex County. It has a population of approximately 45,000 people.

The city was founded in 1642, around the time when England was working very hard to colonize North America, particularly the region now known as New England.

Methuen is located about 30 miles away from Boston, making that city easily accessible for people who live in Methuen, but work in Boston, or who simply want to visit the city.

Methuen boasts a large historical district, which contains many important historical landmarks. The district was created in 1992 to preserve the "Searles Tenney Nevins Historic District" because it was viewed as one of the most distinctive neighborhoods in Massachusetts, and worthy of preservation. Visitors and residents alike are to visit many points of historical interest, such as the music hall, memorial library, and the Urias Hardy House.

Methuen has an active legal community, which is always ready to serve the legal needs of Methuen, Massachusetts residents. Methuen, Massachusetts lawyers can probably handle nearly any case that a resident of Methuen might have.

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