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If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work in Miami, you have the right to a harassment-free workplace under federal and Florida law. Sexual harassment can take many forms, from unwanted physical contact and sexual comments to quid pro quo demands where job benefits and advancements depend on sexual compliance. But you also have legal protections. You can pursue damages for lost wages, emotional distress.
At BT Law Group, Miami employment lawyers Jason Berkowitz and Anisley Tarragona represent victims of workplace sexual harassment throughout Miami-Dade County. Both attorneys previously represented employers at a national labor and employment firm, giving them unique insight into how companies and their defense attorneys approach harassment claims. Our sexual harassment attorneys handle every aspect of your claim, from filing administrative charges through trial if necessary.
This guide explains the types of sexual harassment prohibited under Florida law, how Miami-Dade County provides additional protections, what evidence you need to prove your claim, the process for filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), and the damages you can recover.
If you’ve experienced unwanted sexual advances, hostile treatment, or retaliation for rejecting or reporting harassment, call BT Law Group at (305) 507-8506 for a consultation.
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