Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Attorneys
Moss & Colella recognizes that women – and men alike – have a right to work in an environment free of sexual inappropriateness. Our attorneys have litigated, tried, and settled sexual harassment cases for two decades.
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Michigan Sexual Harassment Facts
Women continue to make incredible strides in Corporate America but the harsh reality is that they may still be subject to Sexual Harassment. Unfortunately, success stories are overshadowed by the cruel realities women face in the workplace. In February of 2015, the Huffington Post reported that 1 in 3 women have been sexually harassed at work. These figures suggest that despite the progress women have made over the years, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments, and sexual assault continue to plague businesses across the country.
Under Michigan law, there are two types of sexual harassment: (1) quid pro quo; and (2) hostile work environment. Under the quid pro quo theory, an employer may be held liable if a job benefit is predicated upon acquiescing to a sexual advance, or alternatively, if a person is fired, re-assigned to a less desirable position, or receives a cut in pay for refusing a sexual advance. An employer may be held liable for a hostile work environment if there is evidence of the following:
- An employee is subjected to unwelcome, sexually inappropriate remarks, innuendos, requests for sexual favors, or physical touching.
- The sexual harassment was severe or pervasive and had the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee’s employment.
- The employer was notified by the employee of sexual harassment and failed to take prompt and remedial action to prevent future harassment.
- Further sexual harassment occurred as a result of the employer’s failure to take adequate remedial action.
The Michigan Sexual Harassment attorneys at Moss & Colella have decades of experience handling sexual harassment cases. They recognize that women – and men alike – have a right to work in an environment free of sexual inappropriateness. Our attorneys have litigated, tried, and settled sexual harassment cases for two decades. We have been recognized by DBusiness magazine as “Top Lawyers” in civil rights.
Here at the law firm of Moss & Colella PC, a Michigan sexual harassment lawyer will be standing by to help you with your case.
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Sexual Harassment: Outback Steakhouse
Plaintiff alleged that she was subjected to unwelcome comments, sexual remarks, innuendoes, and vulgar language on a daily basis. She complained to the proprietor and allegedly nothing was done. Thereafter, she suffered facial burns when the defendant's cook bumped her while simulating sex from behind as she bent over a deep fryer. Plaintiff wrote letters to a regional joint venture partner and was transferred. She later suffered a work-related disability and was demoted to a hostess position when she returned to work.
Sexual Harassment Lawyer Michigan
The Sexual Harassment attorneys at Moss & Colella have decades of experience handling sexual harassment cases. They recognize that women – and men alike – have a right to work in an environment free of sexual inappropriateness. Our attorneys have litigated, tried, and settled sexual harassment cases for two decades. We have been recognized by DBusiness magazine as “Top Lawyers” in civil rights.
For more information about what we can do for you in an employee discrimination or sexual harassment case, e-mail us or call us at 1-800-MUSTWIN (1-800-687-8946). Our law office is ready to stand up for any mistreated employee in Detroit and throughout Michigan.
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We Know What It Takes To Win
No matter what your case involves, whether it is quid pro quo or hostile work environment sexual harassment, we will approach your case with the same passion. We believe that it is extremely valuable to prepare a case for trial from the very start. We will build a strong case to make it clear to the opposition that we are willing to go the distance.
They will see that we are willing to fight. If they are not willing to offer a fair settlement, we will take them to court. We will do everything within our power to get results. Time can be a factor in sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases, so we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
