Odessa Sexual Harassment Attorney

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The laws of Texas define sexual harassment as any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including actions of either a verbal or physical nature. Sexual advances, creating a hostile work environment that is blatantly sexual in nature, and sexual advances are some of the more common forms of sexual harassment amongst employers.

How does Texas Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?

First, Odessa employers can be required to create company policies that specifically address sexual harassment in the workplace. These must be posted in a visible area such as a break room. 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 successful).

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

How can a Texas attorney help?

A claim for sexual harassment may be difficult to investigate and prove without the proper expertise in the relevant areas of law. The federal officers who investigate claims of sexual harassment are, unfortunately, frequently too busy to give much attention to any one claim. Thus, hiring an attorney in Odessa can be the safest way to file your claim within the deadlines for sexual harassment claims that Texas has defined.

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Life in Odessa

Odessa, Texas is a city in Ector County, Texas, and it has a population of about 100,000 people. It is the principle city in the Odessa Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Odessa was founded as a water stop for the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1880s. From these humble beginnings, it gradually grew into a thriving medium-sized city.

The major employers in Odessa are the school district, hospital, and the Halliburton Corporation, which has an office in the area. These employ thousands of people in a wide variety of disciplines.

The Odessa area is currently a major regional center for the performing and visual arts, particularly the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra. It is also home to the Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, focused on the Presidency of the United States. It is dedicated to informing the public about the office of the presidency, rather than any particular president.

There are many lawyers in and around Odessa, Texas, who reflect the diversity and values of the community. There are plenty of Odessa, Texas attorneys who can handle just about any legal issue you might be facing. If you need legal assistance of any kind, an Odessa, Texas attorney can help.

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