If you have been subjected to sexual harassment at work, you may be entitled to compensation. A Miami sexual harassment lawyer can seek damages on your behalf to compensate you for what you’ve had to endure. In addition to compensatory damages, your employer may be required to pay punitive damages to punish them for the incident.
If you were financially impacted by the incident, these sums can be recovered as part of your Miami sexual harassment lawsuit. If you were denied a raise or terminated for refusing a colleague’s advances, federal law allows you to claim up to two years in back pay. In some cases, front pay is also awarded. If you have become unemployed after the incident (whether due quitting or getting fired), you may be able to recover any lost wages you would suffer from the date of judgment onwards. The court will consider factors such as your age and the likelihood of finding a similar job to determine how far into the future you should be paid.