Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Florida

Re: no longer employed

As the other attorney pointed out, you can file your claim after you leave work. There are many factors, though, besides the time limits, which impact the claim. The two most important are whether you gave the employer a chance to correct the problem by reporting it (if there was a policy or report mechanism); and where you choose to file your claim. In Florida, you may have the choice between the EEOC (federal claim), state and county human rights commissions. Where you file and what you claim can affect the damages you might be entitled to and the types of claims you can make.

If you want to reviw the matter with an attorney, please call me for a free consultaion.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

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Re: no longer employed

Yes, you can file an harrassment claim after you have left the company. However, you must do it soon after leaving. You have either 180 days, 300 days or 360 days depending on what state you are in and what statute you are bringing suit under. I urge you to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. After the time you have to bring an action has passed there is little you can do.