Sexual Harassment and Retaliatory Conduct with Trescot Gear

Going into a sexual relationship with a co-worker is risky, especially if you don't clearly understand where consent stops and sexual harassment begins. What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is inappropriate workplace conduct involving the perpetrator and the victim's sex. However, the perpetrator must take some hostile action for the victim to have a probability. The onus is on the victim to show how they have been denied tangible benefits of their job because they rebuffed the perpetrator.Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq. They discuss workplace sexual harassment, what it is, what it is not, how to build a case, handling it in a small company without HR, and more.   In this episode: [00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq., and the topic of the day: sexual harassment[01:15] What is sexual harassment?   [02:08] When does a consensual relationship between coworkers become sexual harassment? [05:37] The gray line for sexual harassment - when there is not enough for a case [07:56] Working at a small company with no HR channel for reporting sexual harassment? Here’s what to do.[10:40] Sexual Harassment warning signs [11:53] Dealing with retaliatory conduct by employers[13:14] How employers can legally take action against an underperforming employee without the risk of being charged for retaliatory conduct💡 Meet Your Host 💡Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PASpecialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram    💡 Featured Guest 💡Name Trescot Gear, Esq.Title: Managing Owner at Gear Law, LLCSpecialty: Trescot exclusively practices Labor and Employment Law, representing both employees and employers in litigation related to contracts, wage disputes, discrimination, retaliation, and other labor-intensive areas.Connect:  LinkedIn 🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑The FCHRPosition statementRight to sue letterRetaliatory conductThe insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.