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If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County, you don’t have to face it alone. Kennedy Law provides confidential consultations.

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What Qualifies as Workplace Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment at work is more common and broader than many people realize. Under federal Title VII and Pennsylvania law, you may have a claim if you experienced any of the following:

  • Unwanted Sexual Advances

    Repeated requests for dates, sexual favors, or inappropriate personal attention from a supervisor, coworker, or client – especially when you’ve made clear you’re not interested.

  • Hostile Work Environment

    Offensive sexual jokes, comments, images, or conversations that make your workplace intimidating, humiliating, or difficult to function in – even if nothing “physical” ever happened.

  • Quid Pro Quo Harassment

    When a supervisor or employer implies (or states outright) that your job, raise, promotion, or continued employment depends on providing sexual favors or tolerating sexual conduct.

  • Unwanted Physical Contact

    Unwelcome touching, groping, grabbing, or physical contact of a sexual nature, regardless of whether it happened once or repeatedly.

  • Digital & Remote Harassment

    Sexual harassment doesn’t have to occur in-person. Inappropriate texts, emails, video calls, or social media messages from a coworker or supervisor are actionable under the law.

  • Harassment Based on Gender Identity

    Federal and Pennsylvania law protect employees from harassment based on sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy-related conditions.

What You Can Do & What We Can Do For You

  • File an HR complaint. Kennedy Law can help you document your situation and navigate internal reporting processes to protect your rights.
  • File with the EEOC or PHRC. Most federal claims require filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission first. We’ll manage the process for you.
  • Pursue a civil lawsuit. Potential remedies include back pay, front pay, emotional distress damages, and additional compensation under federal and Pennsylvania law.
  • Be protected from retaliation. It is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for reporting harassment or cooperating in an investigation.
  • Preserve your evidence. We’ll guide you on what to save, document, and collect to build the strongest possible case.


Time limits are real and they matter. Federal sexual harassment claims generally require an EEOC charge to be filed within 180 to 300 days of the harassing conduct. Pennsylvania PHRC deadlines may differ. If you delay too long, you may permanently lose the right to pursue your claim. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better protected you are.

What Our Clients Say

“Attorney Kennedy was exceptional at communicating complex legal concepts clearly. Thanks to his expertise and skillful negotiation, we achieved a favorable settlement quickly. He will fight for you and treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve.”

- J., Former Client

“From the very beginning, Nick showed incredible patience, kindness, and professionalism. He truly made me feel supported during a very difficult time. What stood out most was how deeply he cared — not just about my case, but about me as a person.”

- N.I., Former Client

“He responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had, and I always felt I was in good hands. I would recommend Nick Kennedy without hesitation for any employment law needs.”

K.N., Former Client

Why Kennedy Law: Pittsburgh’s Employment Attorney on Your Side

Kennedy Law is exclusively focused on representing employees, not corporations or employers. When you hire us, Attorney Nicholas Kennedy personally handles your case from start to finish.

Direct Attorney Access

You work directly with Attorney Nick Kennedy, not a paralegal or case manager. Your calls get returned. Your questions get answered.

Honest Case Evaluations

We give you a candid, realistic assessment of your situation so you can make informed decisions about your next steps.

Strong Legal Advocacy

From agency filings to litigation, Kennedy Law pursues the strongest possible outcome under Pennsylvania and federal employment law.

Confidential & Compassionate

We understand how difficult and personal these situations are. Every consultation is 100% confidential and handled with care and discretion.

No Fee Unless You Win

You pay nothing upfront. Kennedy Law works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

Serving All of Allegheny County

Based in Pittsburgh, Kennedy Law represents employees throughout Allegheny County and the greater Western Pennsylvania region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. A single incident can be severe enough to constitute sexual harassment, particularly in quid pro quo situations. For hostile work environment claims, the conduct typically needs to be severe or pervasive enough to affect the terms of employment.

Failing to report internally doesn’t automatically bar your claim, though it can affect certain aspects of your case. The important thing is to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

No. Retaliating against an employee for reporting harassment, filing an EEOC charge, or cooperating in an investigation is illegal under Title VII and Pennsylvania law. If your employer took adverse action against you after you reported harassment, you may have a retaliation claim.

For federal Title VII claims, you generally must file a charge with the EEOC within 180 to 300 days. Pennsylvania PHRC filings may have different timelines. Missing a deadline can permanently bar your ability to pursue your claim. Contact Kennedy Law today.

Potential remedies include back pay, front pay, compensation for emotional distress, reinstatement, attorney’s fees, and other damages allowed by law.

Ready to Talk? We’re Here to Help.

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County, you deserve answers and a strong advocate on your side. Your consultation is confidential and there’s no obligation.

Call Kennedy Law today: (412) 212-6465
245 Fort Pitt Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.