Defending Against Sexual Harassment Claims
Allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace are serious and have potentially severe and costly consequences. You have the right to defend your business against these claims. We can help.
At the law firm of Gordon L. Osaka, we bring more than 30 years of experience to the table. We represent employers. When an employer turns to us, you can be confident that we know the steps to take to pursue a positive, cost-effective outcome.
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The Forms of Sexual Harassment or Hostile Work Environment
Employees who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment or hostile work environment at work can take action against their employer. Forms of sexual harassment they allege may include:
- Tangible job benefit harassment, also known as “quid pro quo.” This occurs when an employee accuses a manager or supervisor of promising or withholding job benefits in exchange for sexual favors.
- Harassment or Hostile work environment. This common sexual harassment allegation involves severe, pervasive and unwelcome behavior by supervisors or co-workers which creates an abusive work environment which affects an employee's ability to do his or her job.
No matter what form of sexual harassment is involved, the employer can count on us to stand by its side. We will move quickly to determine the strategy and course of action to achieve, sooner rather than later, the outcome you need, whether that means negotiations, multiple visits to the courtroom, or a jury trial.
Do you have a Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure in place? It could help you, the employer, win a sexual harassment lawsuit. Did the employee complain of sexual harassment? Did you promptly investigate the employee’s complaint of sexual harassment? If need be, did you effectuate prompt and appropriate remedial action to stop the alleged sexual harassment?
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Call us at 503.241.8005 or send us an e-mail to discuss sexual harassment claims in detail with an experienced lawyer serving employers in Portland, Oregon, and nationwide.
