Harassment & Bullying

Behavior at work would be considered harassment when it is severe enough to create a hostile work environment, and being harassed in the workplace is deemed a form of employment discrimination. If this harassment is at the hands of a line supervior or manager, and especially if this harassment has a negative impact on an employee’s status or benefits, it is considered harassment and a violation of the employees rights under the law.

Harassment can be verbal and physical and could be based on race, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, age, disability or motivated by retaliation.

We spend such a large portion of our lives at work, you deserve to feel safe and respected. Speak to our harassment lawyers to talk through your options.

Anti-Harassment protective orders are civil orders that involve harassment, stalking, electronic surveillance, bullying (including narcisstic behaviours that create a sense of intimidation or deliberate dsitress) or related behaviors designed to significantly annoy, distress or demerit an individual.

Restraining orders are civil orders that are usually obtained within a domestic relations case, such as a divorce or a legal separation. These orders can forbid various behaviors, ensure distance is maintained, and can be mutually binding on both parties.

No Contact Orders are criminal orders that are only issued in criminal cases. Usually, their terms are more severe than other protective orders and they may only be sought by the State or County prosecutor.

Our office is highly experienced in helping both Petitioners and Respondents. We would strongly recommend seeking legal counsel and speaking to a harassment lawyer to advise you of your options when being served with or preparing to seek a protective order.

Yes we can  – The Hemmat Law Group’s harassment lawyers can help to explain your options and support you through the legal process to seek protection. You have a right to a respectful and safe working and living environment.

If you are being harassed or bullied by another person, The Hemmat Law Group can help you understand the options available to you.

In any protection matter, start by assembling a clear timeline of events. When did the person first start to act this way towards  you? When and in what manner did you first tell them to stop or leave you alone? Have other people been there to see the harassment? Has this person ever damaged your property or injured you? How many times have you felt unsafe since? Do you have any photo evidence or documents to support your story?  Having a detailed chronology will really help your case.

Usually a protective order lasts for one year. If a protective order is about to expire after running it course, your threats and intimidation lawyer can petition to have it renewed or modified if your safety concerns remain. Each case is different, and your specific circumstances will determine what options are available for prolonged protection. We strongly recommend speaking with our harassment attorneysr to understand what avenues are available to you.

A Temporary Protection Order is an order entered for a short period of time before the dispute can be adjudicated. Often, they are used to protect individuals in potential emergency circumstances and are only valid until a full hearing can be set and heard. This usually takes about two weeks.

If you are served with a Petition and a Temporary Protection Order, it is really important that you read it carefully to understand its requirements. There is only a limited period of time in which to respond, so if you want to make sure you fully understand your rights, speak to our restraining order lawyers quickly so they can advise you.

Your options for defense depend on the facts available and the claims the Petitioner has made. Have there been any witnesses? What documentation has the Petitioner given to the court? The key to any defense is locating the inconsistencies in the opposing story. Our harassment lawyer would be happy to help your understand the process for creating a reply submission in Washington State.

Protective orders usually last for one year. The Petitioner can later ask the court to extend a protective order if they can prove that the danger is ongoing.