Harassment Claims, Lawsuits and Settlements

Harassment law contains complex procedural issues. State and federal laws overlap. State and federal court systems have created conflicting rules of law and remedies. There are time limits for when claims must be filed. There are procedural steps one must take to comply with the law. Besides the issue of overlapping federal and state laws, an employee or former employee might file a fabricated harassment lawsuit.

Exclamation content: Alert content: Although some of these issues are discussed in this section and in Discrimination consult with legal counsel if you receive a harassment claim or lawsuit.

Time Limits for Filing