Mount Pleasant Sexual Harassment Attorney

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The laws of South Carolina define sexual harassment as any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including actions of either a verbal or physical nature. Some forms 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 South Carolina Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?

First, employers who are located in Mount Pleasant 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.

There are also federal and South Carolina laws that have established agencies to handle sexual harassment claims. These agencies have authority to investigate a Mount Pleasant workplace for the sexual harassment conduct that is alleged in the complaints they receive. These laws also prohibit employers from firing employees or taking any retaliatory action against workers who have complained of sexual harassment.

How can a South Carolina 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. It's fairly common for federal officials who investigate these issues to be overworked. Thus, hiring a Mount Pleasant lawyer can be the surest way to file your sexual harassment claim within the deadlines specified by the state of South Carolina.

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Life in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a city located in South Carolina. Some history on this charming city is that over three hundred years ago, it was home to the homes of the first Europeans. Since then, Mount Pleasant has developed into a wonderful city for families to live in, and local businesses to establish themselves.

Popular attractions to visit include the Patriots Point Naval Maritime Museum, Boone Hall Plantation, the Charlestown National Golf Club, Charleston Harbor and Water Taxi, Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park, Pitt Street Bridge, and Cinebarre.

Mount Pleasant is also home to experienced attorneys who have established themselves in various areas of law. These attorneys run successful legal practices and ensure the best legal services to their clients.

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