Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Virginia

Re: Sexual Harassment Filing

Call your local EEOC office or other state approved office for handling such claims. They will be able to advise you as to how to proceed.

There are time limits which must be complied with in filing your claim(300 days [I think] with the EEOC from the date of the last alleged violation and 180 days if filed with the state office), and, therefore, if the alleged violation(s) occured sometime ago during your last employment, time considerations must necessarily now take on even more importance.

Re: Sexual Harassment Filing

I can respond only with regard to federal law. First, a claim must be filed within 300 days of the last incident of harassment, in most cases. In some states, the limit is 240 days. Sometimes, in retaliation cases, the time limit runs from the date of the retaliation. If your claim is timely, you should commence an action with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency charged with enforcing the federal discrimination statutes. Most states have local agencies that accept charges under both state law and federal law, the latter on behalf of the EEOC. That agency can assist in your charge of discrimination, i.e., sexual harassment.

Under the current law, most sexual harassment cases include complex issues and should be addressed by a lawyer. I would recommend you contact a lawyer immediately if you believe you have a sexual harassment claim.

This is not specific advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should seek legal counsel to assist with your case and advise you regarding the elements of your case, applicable limitations periods and duty to mitigate damages.