Sexual harassment claims cannot be made if the sexual behavior was welcomed, or occurred with mutual consent.
The Virginia Values Act (“VVA”), that went into effect in 2020, may increase an employer’s exposure for employment discrimination claims, because it expands coverages of the Virginia Human Rights Act (“VHRA”), allowing causes of action for discrimination, and expanding available remedies. Virginia Beach employees may find the VVA to be helpful when they are considering remedies under Title VII and other federal EEO rules, because some of these new rights extend beyond current federal rights. Victims of workplace sexual harassment should seek guidance form experienced lawyers in Virginia Beach who can answer questions and take the appropriate legal steps to remedy workplace difficulties and access comprehensive damages.
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While Title VII offers a wide range of protections for negative behaviors against race, color, religion, sex, and national origin applying to employers with 15, or more employees, the VVA applies to discriminatory discharge claims for employers with 6-14 employees, and to discharge and other adverse employment actions for employers of 15, or more employees, with special circumstance to employers with 20 or more, when a claim is regarding age discrimination.
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