Harassment continues to be a pervasive problem in the workplace even though it is illegal. Being the target of harassment can unfairly damage your career and impact your mental and physical health. If you have experienced this form of discrimination, act promptly to protect your rights and hold the harasser and your employer accountable.
At Wanta Thome Employment Lawyers, our workplace harassment attorneys are award-winning advocates for people experiencing mistreatment at work. Do not allow illegal harassment to harm your career or affect your health. Instead, contact us immediately to discuss Minneapolis harassment settlements and learn how we can help make your workplace more equitable.
Anyone can experience harassment at work. If someone targets you because of a characteristic protected under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363A, you may have a viable harassment claim against your employer. Harassment can take many forms, with the most obvious involving quid pro quo harassment, in which a supervisor or coworker demands sexual favors or expects you to tolerate unacceptable conduct as a condition of keeping your job or advancing your career. Other forms may be more subtle but just as damaging, and include:
If someone makes you feel uncomfortable or targets you at work, document the conduct in writing and report it to your manager or human resources department immediately. If your employer does not resolve the situation promptly, contact Wanta Thome. Our Minneapolis attorneys will review your situation at no charge and, if you have a viable claim, aggressively pursue a workplace harassment settlement.
If your employer illegally harassed you, you can seek compensation for the harm you suffered. This may include lost income resulting from the harassment and compensation for its emotional impact.
Determining your damages can be complicated. When negotiating a workplace harassment compensation agreement in Minneapolis, we consider factors such as:
Minnesota Statutes § 181.141 prohibits employers from paying a sexual harassment settlement in place of wages or severance pay. This means the state treats a sexual harassment settlement similarly to a personal injury settlement and may exclude it from income for tax purposes. However, the federal government has not adopted the same rule, making it important to contact an attorney to understand the tax implications of your harassment settlement.
Workplace harassment is illegal, and employers must take proactive steps to prevent it and respond promptly when employees report it. Unfortunately, many employers do not take these reports seriously enough and fail to respond appropriately.
Do not allow your employer or coworkers to damage your career or interfere with your well-being. At Wanta Thome, we can work to stop the illegal behavior and explain how Minneapolis harassment settlements can provide compensation for the harm you suffered. We take our legal fees from the money we recover for you, so you pay no up-front costs. Contact us today for a no-cost case review.