In Boston, Massachusetts, Mark Curran, who is 7 years old, has been accused of sexual harassment after he kicked an alleged bully in the groin. As a result, the boy will be sent to a new school. The boy’s mother, who asked to attend a disciplinary hearing at the school, was shocked by the claim stating that her son doesn’t know anything about sexual harassment. Curran said that he kicked the boy because he was bullying him on the school bus ride home one day. The boy’s mother is now seeking an apology and better supervision on the school bus to prevent such incidents in the future. Read Full Article

With respect to the workplace, issues of sexual harassment are governed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As well as by state-level sexual harassment statutes which prohibit sexual harassment to and provide victims with a means to pursue justice. Sexual harassment can occur in one of two ways:

I. Quid pro quo harassment which can constitute a one-time occurrence or involve repeated behavior requiring a person to tolerate some form of sexual harassment in order to get a job, keep a job, get a raise or promotion, or to receive some other benefit. This harassment can come from a prospective employer, a current employer, a manager or supervisor, or a co-worker. The sex and sexual orientation of your harasser does not matter.

II. Hostile work environment which involves repeated behavior that is abusive or offensive, or that interferes or alters the victims’ ability to perform their job.  Learn More
The lawyers at Leeds Morelli and Brown, PC strive for successful judgments for their clients, including any former employees or recently fired workers who have been sexually harassed in the workplace. If you or someone you know have been faced with sexual discrimination or sexual harassment, please contact our office. Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC, 1-800-585-4658, One Old Country Road, Suite 347, Carle Place, NY, 11514-1851.