If you’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, we know how difficult it can be to deal with.
The emotional toll it takes on you is stressful and knowing how to deal with it from a legal perspective can be incredibly difficult.
If you need to speak with an employment solicitor about sexual harassment, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Lawyer
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour that is sexual in nature which creates a hostile environment or makes you feel intimidated, belittled or humiliated.
There are a range of behaviours that are classed as sexual harassment and it’s completely unacceptable in any context and definitely in a professional context.
You don’t need to have objected to someone’s behaviour in the past for it to be considered unwanted legally – one-off incidents can be classed as sexual harassment.
There are protections enshrined in employment law and criminal law depending on the severity of the incident and the circumstances in the individual case.
It’s important to seek legal advice from a representative as soon as possible if you believe you’ve been sexually harassed in the workplace, whether that’s from a specialist employment law solicitor, a union representative or a someone in a position to dispense legal advice.
Sexual harassment at work might include things such as:
- Unwanted physical contact.
- Sexual assault.
- Explicit images being displayed by colleagues or your employer.
- Comments (whether verbal, written, or electronic) that are sexual in nature.
Dealing with sexual harassment at work will almost inevitably involve raising a formal grievance. That means writing a grievance letter.
How Do I Write A Grievance Letter About Sexual Harassment?
There’s no one size fits all template for grievance letters – it’ll depend on the individual circumstances.
There are some things you’ll want to include in your grievance letter, though, such as:
- Details of the sexual harassment you’re making a complaint about.
- The date of the grievance letter.
- Details on any evidence of the sexual harassment you’ve faced (e.g. CCTV, witnesses, text messages etc.).
- The name of anyone you’d like to accompany you to an official grievance meeting.
The formal grievance process should follow a clear path and you should be afforded the right to appeal any decision if you wish.
When it comes to sexual harassment, an official investigation must be carried out to ensure any evidence from witnesses can be gathered properly.
From an employee perspective, you should always raise any grievance as soon as reasonably possible and act on any decisions as soon as you can.
If you don’t believe that the desired outcome has been reached even after an appeal, you can take the case to an employment tribunal, although this can be costly and time-consuming, so it’s worth seeking legal advice to see if this is the best option before proceeding.
When it comes to sexual harassment cases, more severe action might be required and legal representation will be important to ensure you get the help and support you need.
Employment Solicitors Near Me
If you’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace and you need legal advice, we’re here to help.
At Solicitors Near Me, we connect you with expert employment solicitors near to where you live.
It’s worth knowing that there’s no obligation to instruct the solicitor you’re connected with, and until you press the metaphorical green button, there’s nothing to worry about and everything is completely FREE.
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