What Is Sexual Assault in the Workplace?
Sexual assault in the workplace is characterized by incidents or events of violence of one person sexually assaulting another person on the job. Workplace sexual assault, sexual abuse and molestation can be indicative of sexual harassment as well. It can be a case of a man sexually assaulting a woman, or vice versa, or a woman sexually assaulting a woman, and a man sexually assaulting another man. People in the workplace need to know that their workplace environment is free of dangerous hazards, such as sexual assault. Everyone has the right to go to work and be able to work in a safe and stable environment, for the duration of their work day.
Sexual assault is the forcing of another person to perform sexual acts with the person, including:
- Attempted rape of the individual
- Fondling
- Unwanted sexual touching
- Forcing the person to perform sexual acts
- Oral sex
- Penetrating the person’s body
If you have been sexually abused in the office or work space, you need to give us a call today. We can review the case with you, and answer any questions that you might have regarding recovery for this type of injury and trauma.
Why Is There Sexual Abuse in the Workplace and Office?
There is sexual abuse in the workplace, because there are people who think that they can get away with hurting others while on the job. We are here to let you know, that this behavior is not to be tolerated by law, and it is a criminal action to sexually abuse another person in the workplace.
The Responsibility of Workplace and Office Managers
The managers, supervisors and other “in charge” operators in the workplace, are responsible for the actions of people who work and act outside of their duties on the job. If you are a manager or a supervisor in the workplace, it is your duty and job to keep the other workers in the office space safe and secure during the entirety of the workday. It is never acceptable that a manager is not responsible to ensure that crimes are not being committed in the workplace.
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Sexual Abuse in the Workplace and Office Can Occur at Any Time
Many people go to work to do their jobs, and are less interested in “making close friends” in the workspace. Even someone you have known for many years in the workplace can perpetrate a sexual abuse on you. This means that you can be wary of anyone on the job, and the employer needs to be careful as to who is hired to work at the organization or company, to prevent criminals from gaining access to others in the office workspace. Thorough background checks cannot always even determine and flush out people who may later commit sexual abuse and sexual assault crimes. If you are sexually assaulted in the workplace, you need to call us immediately at the Normandie Law Firm right now. We can review your case with you, and help you to get a winning strategy for developing a winning case, based on the facts of your claim.
Noneconomic Damages of Workplace and Office Sexual Abuse Claim
There are many noneconomic damages associated with workplace and office sexual abuse claims, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
What Are the Monetary Damages of a Workplace Sexual Abuse Claim?
Additionally, there are monetary damages that may be associated with sexual abuse and sexual assault claims in the workplace, including:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of potential future wages
Sample Settlement of Sexual Abuse Cases at Work
- Federal law under Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1991, states that there is a statutory cap of the amount that can be awarded in sexual harassment claims and cases.
- This cap is if you work for an employer with over 500 employees, you can receive up to $300,000 in compensatory damages and $300,000 in in punitive damages.
- State laws do not cap the compensatory damages.
- Federal law limits compensatory damages for sexual harassment at $50,000 for employers with 15-100 employees, $100,000 for employers with 101-200 employees, $200,000 for 201-500 employees, and $300,000 cap on compensatory damages for employers with over 500 employees.
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It’s Time to Get Justice for Sexual Assault Cases in the Workplace
If you are looking for justice to be served, then you have come to the right place. We are here to support you, and are ready to discuss your case of sexual assault in the workplace in the strictest of confidence. We know what you need, and that being a full settlement package for your case. We can talk to you in a compassionate way, and review the facts of your case today, when you give us a call right now at the Normandie Law Firm.
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We hope that you know that the Normandie Law Firm is firmly on your side, as you recover from a sexual assault in the workplace. We are here for you, and can answer any questions that you might have regarding your case.
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