Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment By a Manager Versus By a Co-Worker
Employees in South Carolina often face sexual harassment in the workplace. [Read more: Sexual Harassment for South Carolina Employees] Nearly 1/3 of all charges filed with the EEOC in 2024 involve allegations of sexual harassment. Retaliation for making protected... read more
Retaliation for Participating in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
For South Carolina employees who are thinking about bringing a lawsuit against an employer, one issue we have to discuss is the possible impact that such a lawsuit might have on future employment or reputation. This includes possible retaliation for participating in a... read more
Making Sexual Harassment Complaints in South Carolina
For South Carolina employees who have been sexually harassed and need to make sexual harassment complaints, the prospect of reporting such harassment to management or HR can be daunting. Retaliation can and does often happen, both by the harasser being reported and by... read more
Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Cases
In March 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This law allows employees who have been sexually assaulted or sexually harassed to bring their claims directly into state or federal court... read more