What’s the best way to go about filing a sexual harassment claim against a company?

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What’s the best way to go about filing a sexual harassment claim against a company?

My girlfriend interviewed for a job with. The manager, upon calling her to confirm her hire, told her to wear a low cut shirt and to hurry and start working there so she could perform oral second him. He also asked questions about her relationship status and whether she had kids or not.

Asked on January 6, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Oklahoma

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

There are two different options:

1) File a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or it's equivalent in your state; or

2) Have a lawyer file a lawsuit.

Option 1) is free; option 2) could cost money. On the other hand, option 2) will make sure there is someone focused on this situation, and on getting your girlfriend as much compensation as possible, while option 1) puts the matter in the hands of government employees who do take their jobs seriously, but who are loften overworked and do not "work for" your girlfriend.

Since many employment law attorneys will provide a free initial consultation to evaluate a case, probably the best thing to do is to speak with one--the attorney will give your girlfriend a sense of what the case might be worth, what it could cost  to bring it, and how strong it is. Then she could decide what to do.


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