Yes, depending on where it occurred and what the facts are, you can sue for harassment:

• If you are harassed in the workplace and are a member of a protected class, you may be able to sue for workplace discrimination under federal and state law.
• If you are intentionally harassed and suffer extreme emotional distress, you may be able to bring a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress under state law.
• If you just want the harassment to stop, you may be able to petition a state court for a harassment restraining order or an order for protection.
• There may also be grounds for you to press state criminal charges.

The four different situations are discussed below.

Workplace Harassment

Harassment in the workplace can be a form of employment discrimination. Employment discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal and state discrimination laws. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), harassment is unwelcome conduct based upon:

• Race
• Sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity)
• Religion
• National origin
• Age (beginning at 40)
• Disability
• Genetic information

The law also protects you from your employer retaliating against you for complaining about harassment.

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