DC Workplace Harassment Lawyer

If you are being harassed at work in the DC area because of your sex, race, national origin, disability, age, or another protected characteristic, you don’t have to handle it alone. The Shikari Law Firm represents employees in workplace harassment claims before the EEOC, the DC Office of Human Rights, and in federal and DC Superior Court.

Roshni Shikari has over a decade of experience representing employees in discrimination and harassment cases.

About Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to unwanted and offensive conduct by another person in the workplace. Harassment becomes illegal discrimination when the behavior is frequent or severe enough to affect the recipient’s work environment significantly, and it occurs because of the recipient’s sex, race, national origin, age, or another characteristic protected by law.

Harassment can take many forms, including:

• Unwanted touching, physical assault, or threats
• Inappropriate jokes, comments, insults, or slurs
• Offensive images or hate speech symbols
• Withholding resources and information necessary to do one’s job
• Exclusion, intimidation, or sabotage
• Sexual harassment, including unwanted advances, touching, or assault 

How Do I File a Workplace Harassment Claim?

• Document the harassment. Write down dates, times, locations, and the nature of each incident. Stick to the facts and avoid including your feelings or personal opinions in your record. 
• Learn your employer’s harassment policy. Depending on the company, there may be specific procedures for reporting harassment. 
• Report the harassment in accordance with your employer’s policy. Many legal claims for discriminatory harassment require showing that you notified your employer using the process in the company’s policies and that the company failed to act to address the harassment. 
• File a charge with the EEOC or your state agency. Filing deadlines are strict, and the exact filing deadline and process with the state can vary, so it’s important to confirm the rules that apply to your specific situation and location. 
• Consult an employment law attorney. An experienced employment lawyer can help you meet filing deadlines and build the strongest possible case.

Why Work With a DC Workplace Harassment Attorney

Taking legal action against workplace harassment involves complex steps that must be completed within strict timeframes, which can be stressful when you are already dealing with a personally difficult situation.

Knowing which agency to file with, which claims to pursue, and which strategy to use depends on your employer’s size, location, and the specific conduct involved.

The Shikari Law Firm takes a personalized approach to every case and pursues the outcome each client is actually looking for, whether that’s a fast, private resolution or a case built for trial.

Contact The Shikari Law Firm for a Free Consultation

Don’t navigate a harassment claim without a plan. Contact The Shikari Law Firm today for a free consultation.