If you’ve experienced sexual harassment on the job in Monmouth County, you don’t have to face it alone. At McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., our sexual harassment lawyers are here to stand by your side, protect your rights, and hold your employer accountable. With offices in Red Bank and across New Jersey, we have deep ties to the Monmouth County community and a long history of helping workers find justice.
Monmouth County Sexual Harassment Lawyers at McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.
For over 50 years, our Monmouth County sexual harassment lawyers have stood with victims and fought for justice on their behalf. McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., is ready to hear your sexual harassment case, discuss your options, and secure the compensation you deserve.
Monmouth County Areas Served:
- Wall
- Red Bank
- Tinton Falls
- Ocean Township
- Neptune
- Middletown
- Hazlet
- Freehold
- Belmar
- Asbury Park
- And More
In addition to Monmouth County, we provide our legal services to clients across New Jersey (including Burlington and Middlesex Counties), along with New York and Pennsylvania.
What is Considered Sexual Harassment in NJ?
Sexual harassment includes a wide range of unwelcome behaviors that create an intimidating or hostile work environment based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation. In New Jersey, both state and federal law protect workers from such conduct, regardless of gender or job title.
Examples of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment can take many forms. If you’ve experienced any of the following, you may have grounds for a legal claim:
- Unwanted sexual advances or touching
- Inappropriate jokes, emails, or comments
- Requests for sexual favors
- Repeated comments about appearance or body
- Display of sexually explicit images in the workplace
- Harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity
- Leering, suggestive gestures, or other visual conduct
- Offensive remarks or slurs targeting your gender
Harassment may be verbal, physical, or visual. And contrary to common belief, it doesn’t have to be overtly sexual in nature: any behavior rooted in gender-based hostility may qualify.
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
One of the most clearly defined forms of sexual harassment is quid pro quo, which occurs when a person in a position of authority offers (or threatens to withhold) a job benefit in exchange for sexual favors. This could include:
- Promising a raise or promotion in return for sexual contact
- Threatening termination or demotion if advances are rejected
- Conditioning desirable work assignments on personal interactions
Even a single instance of quid pro quo can serve as the basis for a strong legal case.
What is Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment?
A hostile work environment exists when harassment is so severe or persistent that it disrupts your ability to do your job. Anyone in the workplace can create this kind of toxic atmosphere, from supervisors to peers. In order to meet the legal standard of a hostile work environment, the behavior must go beyond simple rudeness and be serious enough to impact your working conditions.
Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Harassment
New Jersey law strictly prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report sexual harassment, yet many still face demotion, reassignment, exclusion, or even termination.
If you’ve been punished for standing up for your rights, call now, as you may be entitled to compensation. Our skilled whistleblower attorneys can fight any retaliatory actions taken against you.
Our Experienced Monmouth County Sexual Harassment Lawyers Can Help You
If you’ve experienced sexual harassment in Monmouth County, McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C. is ready to help you take back control. We are committed to justice and have represented clients across Monmouth County, Middlesex County, and beyond. Contact us today for a free and confidential legal consultation. Let us help you take the next step forward.
