Sexual harassment in the workplace can occur in a variety of forms including offensive language, physical contact, or obscene gesturing. If you feel degraded or threatened by non-verbal gestures from someone you work with, you may have grounds to file a sexual harassment lawsuit. Even if the gestures are not directed at you, if they are sexual in nature and make you uncomfortable, you could have a valid sexual harassment claim. Examples of an obscene gesture that may constitute sexual harassment and a hostile work environment include:
- Sexually suggestive hip movements
- Hand gestures that mimic sex acts
- Obscene mouth gestures
- Gestures that mimic groping or touching, even if no physical contact occurs
- Threatening or sexually suggestive use of the middle finger
- Body language that makes you feel cornered, trapped, or threatened
- Sexually suggestive facial expressions, leering, or ogling
If you feel you are being sexually harassed at work, call The Gold Law Firm P.C. at 215-569-1999 or contact us online. Our Philadelphia sexual harassment lawyers will evaluate your situation at no charge to determine your best course of legal action. We have been helping victims of sexual harassment in Philadelphia claim justice for more than 30 years.
