Towson, Maryland Sexual Harassment Attorneys

Reliable Lawyers for Sexual Harassment Cases in Towson

At Freedman Law, LLC, our Towson employment law attorneys understand the profound impact that workplace sexual harassment can have on your career, your well-being, and your sense of safety at work. We stand ready to advocate for your rights under Maryland law, guiding you through each step of the complaint process with compassion and skill. From gathering evidence to filing formal charges, our legal team will work tirelessly to hold harassing employers accountable and secure the justice you deserve.

Attorney Lindsay Freedman has protected the rights of thousands of employees throughout his legal career. Over the years, he has obtained millions of dollars in compensation for clients who have been wronged by unlawful terminations, harassment, and other employment law violations.

What Constitutes Sexual Harassment in Maryland?

Under Maryland law and Title VII, sexual harassment falls into two main categories. The first is "quid pro quo" harassment, which occurs when a supervisor or authority at the workplace makes benefits contingent on unwelcome sexual conduct, often with regard to hiring or promotions.

The second kind of sexual harassment is a hostile work environment, where pervasive, unwelcome behavior creates an intimidating or offensive workplace. Examples include persistent sexually charged comments, inappropriate touching, display of lewd images, or repeated requests for dates after being rebuffed. In some cases, a single, severe act of sexual harassment could provide grounds for a hostile work environment complaint.

Do Employers Have a Responsibility to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Towson?

Under both Maryland law and federal Title VII regulations, every employer in Towson bears a clear duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This legal framework encourages Towson employers not merely to react when harassment is reported, but to take preventative measures against it. This may include conducting regular training sessions, posting notices in common areas, and providing clear avenues for employees to raise concerns without fear.

Will I Be Fired for Filing a Sexual Harassment Complaint?

Many employees worry that voicing a sexual harassment complaint will cost them their job. Fortunately, Maryland law expressly prohibits retaliation against any individual who opposes discriminatory practices or participates in an investigation or hearing. This anti-retaliation provision protects employees who file internal grievances, submit charges to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or even testify on behalf of a colleague. If an employer demotes, disciplines, or terminates you for pursuing a harassment complaint, that retaliatory act can serve as an independent basis for legal action.

Although Maryland remains an at-will employment state (meaning employers can generally terminate employees for any reason not expressly forbidden by law), the moment you engage in protected activity, you are shielded from adverse actions tied to that activity. If you can show that your grievance, rather than poor performance or restructuring, prompted the termination, you may recover reinstatement, back pay, compensatory damages, and attorneys' fees.

Remedies Available to Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment

If an investigation by an outside commission or agency reveals that you were subject to sexual harassment at your workplace, you could be awarded with a remedy to address the harm you experienced. Victims of workplace sexual harassment may be eligible for several forms of relief, including:

• Reinstatement to your former position if you were demoted or terminated
• Back pay and front pay to compensate for lost earnings
• Compensatory damages for emotional distress and reputational harm
• Punitive damages when an employer's conduct is especially egregious
• Attorneys' fees and costs

In addition, courts can impose injunctive relief, requiring the employer to implement training or revise its harassment policies. Our Towson employment law attorneys will help you assess which remedies apply to your circumstances and will pursue the maximum relief available.