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Sexual Harassment

Worcester Sexual Harassment Lawyers
Serving Worcester, Middlesex and Hampden Counties

Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, from unwelcome comments and advances to a broader hostile work environment. Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray represents employees who have experienced sexual harassment on the job, with the sensitivity these situations deserve.

We understand that coming forward can feel daunting. Our team works to protect your rights while treating your situation with the discretion it requires.


What Counts As Sexual Harassment

  • Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors.
  • Offensive comments, jokes, or conduct of a sexual nature.
  • A hostile work environment created by repeated inappropriate behavior.
  • Quid pro quo harassment, where employment decisions are tied to sexual conduct.
  • Retaliation against an employee who reports harassment.

What To Do If You Are Experiencing Harassment

If you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, documenting incidents as they happen, including dates, witnesses, and specific details, strengthens any future claim. Many workplaces also have internal reporting procedures, though you are not required to exhaust these before speaking with an attorney.

We help clients understand their options, whether that means filing a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, negotiating a resolution directly with an employer, or pursuing litigation.


Frequently Asked Questions

No. You are not required to exhaust internal reporting procedures before speaking with an attorney, though documenting any internal reports you do make can help your case.

Employers can still be held responsible for harassment by coworkers if they knew or should have known about it and failed to take appropriate action.

Generally, you must file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination within 300 days of the harassment. It is best to consult an attorney as soon as possible.

The process involves some disclosure to investigate the claim, but we work to protect your privacy as much as possible throughout the process and can discuss what to expect during your consultation.

No. Retaliation for reporting sexual harassment is illegal, and if it happens, it can support an additional legal claim against your employer.