Jeremiah A. Denton Law Blog

Defamation when one party makes an untrue and damaging statement about another party and then causes or allows it to be disseminated to a third party.  Subject to some exceptions and privileges, these actions could give rise to a Virginia defamation lawsuit.... Read More

Sexual harassment complaints and lawsuits are on the rise in Virginia and nationwide. In our recessionary economy, where good jobs are scarce, employers and supervisors exploit their position of power to solicit sexual favors from their subordinates.  Aggrieved employees must first try to resolve their sexual harassment problem by going through human resource channels at their places of employment. If following company procedures fails to resolve the problem, the worker should then file an... Read More

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not only intimidating and offensive it is illegal.  Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favors directed at a job applicant or employee.  The most common types of sex harassment in Virginia workplaces include the following:

 

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Workplace harassment and discrimination is a matter often handled by a Virginia harassment lawyer, especially if the environment at the office has become increasingly hostile due to the intolerance of other coworkers.... Read More