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Sexual Harrassment

The attorneys at Van Kampen Law know that sexual harassment comes in many forms — all of them illegal. Sexual harassment can range from sexual jokes or unwelcome hugs to demands for sex or even sexual assault.

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NC Employment Law Protections for Sexual Harassment Victims

Sexual harassment can be directed at an individual or an entire workplace if the behavior creates a hostile work environment. There are employment law protections for all types of sexual harassment victims.

The legal claims and state law is significant because North Carolina does not apply a damages cap on emotional distress damages — unlike the federal law prohibiting sexual harassment.

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Legal Claims of Emotional Distress and Civil Battery

North Carolina also recognizes the legal claims of emotional distress and civil battery in sexual harassment cases.

Emotional distress can be intentional (where the person who is doing the harassing intends to emotionally hurt the victim) or it can be negligent (the victimizer didn’t intend it, but should have foreseen that the victim would be hurt by the behavior).

Civil battery is any unwelcome touching short of criminal assault.

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 establishes employees’ right to be free from sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, but the law does not prevent sexual harassment from occurring.

Prevention requires a commitment from both employers and employees to promote a safe and respectful workplace, along with the willingness to take action against those who sexually harass coworkers.

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Reporting Sexual Harassment Cases

Failure to report sexual harassment can compromise your case. If you are unsure if what you are experiencing qualifies as sexual harassment, or you do not know what you can do about it, the attorneys at Van Kampen Law are here to help.

You should not have to endure sexual harassment at your job. If you are ready to take serious action, call us today at 704-247-3245 to schedule a confidential appointment.

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We were incredibly grateful for the referral to Van Kampen Law for their specialized expertise in representing employees in employment law matters. Josh Van Kampen and his entire team have been remarkable and did not disappoint. They are personable, pragmatic, and professional while maintaining a high level of sensitivity and compassion. When working with Josh, Josie, Anna and Carmen, it is clear they are passionate about the work they do in representing their clients; they never lose sight of the very real person, with very real circumstances, needing remedy in front of them. I can’t recommend Van Kampen Law highly enough.
J.S., Healthcare Executive
October 30, 2024
I had an excellent experience with Mr. Josh Van Kampen and his staff (Carmen and Anna specifically.) They were very responsive and started working on my case the same day I contacted them. They were persistent and effective. My case was settled thru mediation and given the circumstance I was pleased. Josh aggressive yet appropriate and thorough. My case involved employment law and I have No reservations in recommending this firm.
G.M., Medical Professional
August 29, 2023
I had been an HR professional for 30 years when I was questionably discharged from my employer. It was a painful and confusing experience. I had always been on the employer’s side of disputes. I talked withJosh Van Kampen and he helped me understand the realistic possibilities to fairly settle the situation with my former employer. The staff at Van Kampen Law made it easy to pull all the right documentation together. They got me 6months’ severance pay with fully paid benefits. That gave me the time and confidence to start my own business.

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December 4, 2022

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