Hostile Work Environment

Any workplace that allows sexually suggestive remarks, displays graphic pictures, permits offensive touching, frequently tolerates off-color jokes, or anything else that would make it uncomfortable for a reasonable person to come to work can be liable for creating a hostile work environment. While isolated incidents are generally not enough to substantiate a hostile work environment claim against the employer, it is important to speak to an experienced attorney who can evaluate whether what seems like isolated incidents are actually a pattern of behavior for a hostile work environment claim.