Staring And Leering At Work – When Does This Become Sexual Harassment?

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Staring And Leering At Work When Does This
Become Sexual Harassment?
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Contrary to what most people believe, sexual
harassment in the workplace is more than just
physical or verbal harassment. While this type of
behavior is often highlighted as unacceptable and
even illegal forms of workplace harassment, many
people are often subject to leering and staring
that is done in a suggestive or scary manner. At
the Rager Law Offices, their team is here to help
when you need a Los Angeles sexual harassment
attorney. They understand when workplace behavior
crosses the line, and they will help you hold
those guilty of harassment accountable for their
actions.
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Staring And Leering The Often Ignored Form Of
Sexual Harassment
Most people think of sexual harassment as taking
only physical and verbal forms. Thankfully, the
MeToo movement has significantly increased
awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace
and forced much-needed changes onto corporate
policies. However, staring and leering are often
given a pass, even if they rise to an
unacceptable level. Not all gestures and stares
in the workplace are sexual or suggestive.
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However, instances of staring and various sexual
gestures can certainly rise to the level of
sexual harassment, especially if they are a part
of a pattern of repeated behavior. There are
various types of staring or leering behavior that
could give rise to a sexual harassment charge in
LA. This includes

• Looking up and down at someone in a suggestive
  manner.
• Standing too close to someone.
• Whistling at someone.
• Catcalling
• Blocking a persons movement or blocking a
  doorway.
• Following someone around the workplace.
• Making suggestive or lewd gestures.

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It is important to consult with a skilled Los
Angeles sexual harassment attorney to help
determine whether the conduct you are
experiencing rises to the level of harassment. In
order to make this determination, there are
several factors that need to be examined
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• The nature of the conduct and whether it is
  unsolicited. Again, not all gestures or staring
  will rise to the level of harassment, so context
  is very important.
• The frequency of the conduct (how often have you
  caught someone staring or leering).
• The timeframe of this conduct (days, weeks,
  months, or years).
• The context in which the conduct occurred or
  occurs.
• The extent to which this behavior has harmed or
  damaged you and/or your coworkers.
• Whether this behavior has been witnessed by
  others in the workplace

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Contact For A Free Consultation Of Your Case
If you or somebody you care about has been the
victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you
should speak to an attorney about your case as
soon as possible. At the Rager Law Offices, their
qualified and experienced Los Angeles sexual
harassment attorneys are ready to help you
through this. They will conduct a full
investigation into your case in order to secure
any compensation you may be entitled to for what
you have endured. You can contact them at
310-527-6994.
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