Once your feel you have enough proof, they will help you formulate a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
You have the right to a safe and secure workplace, under both Michigan law and federal law. Discrimination based on certain protected characteristics, such as race, gender, nationality, religion or age are clearly prohibited, yet the truth is these things are more common than you’d think. You have two choices – put up with discrimination and be miserable every day or stand up and fight. You don’t have to fight alone when you can easily find allies. All you have to do is reach out to experienced employment lawyers in Traverse City, Grand Rapids or any other Michigan city.
How can a lawyer help you? First of all, they will listen to your story. Many of those who experience sexual harassment or other types of discrimination are ashamed to talk about their ordeal. You don’t have to be ashamed, not when you’re talking to a lawyer with many years of practice in this field. They’ve heard and seen it all.
Seasoned sexual harassment lawyers can immediately tell if you have a case and how can you go forward with it. There are basically two types of sexual harassment.
Quid pro quo refers to those cases where managers or supervisors demand sexual favors from you, using the threat of termination or the promise of a raise or promotion. Both practices are illegal and you can file a complaint for discrimination.
Hostile work environment refers to the...
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