When you go to work, you have the right to perform responsibilities without being subjected to harassment or threatening behavior. At Charles H. Brower Law Corporation in Honolulu, HI, their attorneys take sexual harassment claims seriously. These dedicated lawyers fight to protect employees of both genders from the abuse of employers and co-workers. Here, they discuss how anyone, regardless of their gender, can be a victim of sexual harassment and workplace discrimination.

What Is Sexual Harassment?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) definition of sexual harassment includes verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favors. It also includes other conduct that explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with their work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. The person being harassed and the harasser can be male or female.

Can Men Be Victims of Harassment?

In the 1998 case, Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, the United States Supreme Court ruled that sexual harassment by one man against another man is discrimination according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this case, the victim was a male oil rig worker who alleged his male manager sexually harassed him while they worked on assignment in the Gulf of Mexico.   

In February of 2017, EEOC sued Hidden Hawaii Tours, alleging the company’s president engaged in a 10-year pattern of sexual harassment against his young male employees. The behavior included displaying pornographic images to employees and performing sexual acts with them. When the workers complained to the company, the company did nothing.

The attorneys at Charles H. Brower Law Corporation have a strong track record of success in sexual harassment and discrimination cases. Backed by more than 40 years of employment law experience, the firm’s lawyers represent their clients with dedication, compassion, and professionalism, and always strive for the best possible outcome.

Regardless of your gender, if you experience sexual harassment, contact Charles H. Brower Law Corporation, in Honolulu, HI. Call (808) 526-2688 to schedule a confidential consultation today. You can also visit their website and follow them on Google+ for more insight and updates.