If you’ve been made to feel uncomfortable at work due to comments, unwanted conduct, or any actions based on your gender, religion, or race, you could be working in a toxic or abusive work environment. While you always have the option to leave your place of work, some would prefer to stay and address the situation by filing a workplace harassment claim. Though this may seem like a daunting endeavor, it doesn’t have to be if you learn the proper steps and if you hire an attorney who specializes in these claims to help you.
Here is more information on understanding the process of filing workplace harassment claims and how an attorney like Oleg Sokolov from RS Law Group can help.
The Workplace Harassment Claim Process
As soon as you feel you have been harassed at work, it’s important to follow the proper procedures. Here are the steps you should immediately take.
- Step 1: Document everything. You need to keep a detailed record of everything that was said or done to make you feel harassed in the workplace. This information will be used when you talk to HR and/or if you decide to pursue a claim with an attorney like Oleg Sokolov from RS Law Group.
- Step 2: Report it to your employer. It’s important to promptly report harassment to your boss or HR department to give them a chance to handle the situation with the offending party. Your employer is legally obligated to investigate the claim and take the necessary action.
- Step 3: Call an attorney. If your boss or HR department does not take the steps needed to end the harassment, you need to call an attorney like Oleg Sokolov from RS Law Group who specializes in workplace harassment claims. This will help defend your rights and make sure the harassment ends and/or that you get compensation for your emotional and mental injuries.
Steps Your Attorney Will Take
Once you proceed with calling an attorney like Oleg Sokolov from RS Law Group, you will see him or her take the following actions.
- Investigate. Your attorney will investigate your claim by asking you questions, talking with your boss or HR department, and gathering evidence like eyewitness testimonials, video or pictures, and speaking with others at your office who may have also experienced harassment.
- Negotiations and/or mediation. In some situations, your attorney may try to negotiate or mediate with your employer to help you come to a solution that does not involve filing a lawsuit.
- Litigation. If negotiations or mediation fails to resolve the issue, your attorney will proceed to litigation and file a lawsuit to protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Working with Oleg Sokolov at RS Law Group
If you feel you have been harassed at work, it’s crucial that you reach out to an attorney like Oleg Sokolov at RS Law Group.
Your attorney will be able to represent you in any negotiations or lawsuits so that your rights are upheld, the parties at fault are held responsible, and you get the compensation you need to move forward.
