Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1972, 1978 and 1991, affords employees the right to work in an environment free from discrimination, intimidation, ridicule, and insult. This law includes a very explicit federal policy against sexual harassment in the workplace. In addition, it states clearly that an employer is required to take adequate corrective action to eliminate sexual harassment from the workplace and to take the necessary steps to prevent it in the future.

According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 71% of working women will be subjected to sexual harassment at some point during their working careers.

The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 provides for a trial by jury and permits a court to award compensatory and punitive damages, not to exceed $100,000, for sexual harassment cases. There are specific procedures which must be followed in order to take advantage of this legal remedy, which KEL Attorneys is well equipped to guide you through.