Delray Beach & Boca Raton Area Sexual Harassment Lawyers
Securities Firm Employment Misconduct
Unwanted sexual communication is the basis for sexual harassment cases. Sexual harassment falls into two main categories:
- Quid pro quo - sexual harassment must be tolerated in order to keep a job, get a raise, promotion or some benefit.
- Sexually hostile work environment - a pattern of conduct, involving a number of incidents in the work environment that are sexually abusive or offensive, interferes with the ability to work.
While there are numersous ways in which sexual harassment may take place, the following are some common examples:
- Unwanted physical contact or touching
- Demanding sexual favors
- Verbal abuse of a sexual nature
- Sexually degrading gestures
- Sexual suggestions through pictures or objects
- Sexual propositions
A more indirect form of sexual harassment may include inappropriate work environment practices such as condoning adult entertainment as part of business activities, which may result in a hostile work environment for female employees or those of particular religious faiths.
If you are a stock broker or an assistant at a brokerage or financial company and have reason to believe your rights as an employee have been violated, please contact Scarlett & Gucciardo, P.A. online or at (561) 278-6707 to arrange a free consultation with one of our lawyers. Our firm will evaluate your case and if represented, we will take your case on contingency, meaning our fees are dependent or contingent upon recovering money on your behalf.
