They Fire You ... Or Make You Want to Quit
Sexual Harassment • Hostile Workplace • Wrongful Termination
Every day, people put up with unwanted sexual advances or other degrading treatment in the workplace because they need the job or don't want to make waves. Every day, people are fired for illegal reasons, but feel powerless to do anything about it.
The Law Office of Doug Surprenant will support you in standing up for your rights and filing a claim to hold your employer accountable. As a plaintiff's attorney, I have recovered monetary damages for workplace harassment, retaliation and wrongful discharge on behalf of clients in Norfolk County and Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Contact my Holbrook office for a free initial consultation to explore a possible lawsuit if you experienced:
- Sexual harassment — pressure for sex, unwelcome touching, suggestive comments, graphic images or language, or other behavior that makes you uncomfortable creates a hostile work environment
- Workplace harassment — demeaning conduct based on your race or national origin, your sex or sexual orientation, your age or a disability
- Wrongful termination — firing based on your protected class, as retaliation for "whistle blowing" on illegal activity, or for reporting harassment or filing disability claims
- Constructive discharge — harassment and retaliation so awful that you had no choice but to resign
Gathering Proof to Support Your Case
If you haven't quit already, you need to stay on the job at least long enough to file a formal complaint. If the employer fails to take action, it makes work more unbearable ... but strengthens your legal position. As your lawyer, I advise on documenting the behavior of the co-worker, supervisor or owner, and pursue maximum compensation for lost wages and benefits (past and future), emotional distress, attorney's fees and punitive damages if applicable.
I have also gotten people their jobs back or kept people on the job, which may be more rewarding and more certain than filing a lawsuit. One client was fired for taking pain medications while on duty. When I showed that he'd been taking the medication for five years without incident, he was hired back.
Victim of Workplace Harassment or Illegal Firing?
Call me at 888-840-3516 to arrange a free 30-minute consultation, including evening or weekends by appointment.
Employers who Need to Fire a "Dead Weight" or "Problem Child"- Read This:
I have also counseled employers who want to get rid of a troublesome employee, but fear a lawsuit. The person isn't doing the job, doesn't follow the rules, or generally poisons the workplace, but threatens legal action at any hint of discipline or discharge. I can advise you on limiting legal exposure and taking proper steps to terminate a worker who clearly needs to go.
