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Harassment Attorney in Texas: Your Guide to Legal Protection and Action

Harassment in the workplace is not only degrading and harmful—it’s also illegal. Whether you’re being verbally abused, sexually harassed, or targeted based on your race, religion, or gender, you have the right to a safe and respectful work environment. A skilled harassment attorney can help you stand up, speak out, and seek justice.

This blog will walk you through what counts as workplace harassment, how to document it, and how a lawyer can help you hold your employer accountable under Texas and federal law.

What Is Workplace Harassment?

Workplace harassment occurs when an employee is subjected to unwelcome behavior based on a protected characteristic that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment.

Protected characteristics include:

• Race
  
  
• Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)
  
  
• Religion
  
  
• Age (40 and over)
  
  
• Disability
  
  
• National origin
  
  
• Pregnancy
  
  

💡 Important: Harassment must be severe or pervasive enough to affect the terms of your employment.

Types of Workplace Harassment

🔹 Sexual Harassment

Includes unwanted touching, sexual advances, jokes, comments, or requests for sexual favors.

🔹 Racial or Ethnic Harassment

Includes slurs, jokes, or unfair treatment based on your race, ethnicity, or national origin.

🔹 Religious Harassment

Harassing someone because of their faith or religious dress or practices.

🔹 Disability Harassment

Mocking or excluding an employee due to physical or mental limitations.

🔹 Gender-Based Harassment

Targeting someone for being male, female, nonbinary, or transgender—including misgendering or denying accommodations.

Is Harassment Illegal in Texas?

Yes. Both federal and Texas laws prohibit workplace harassment:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  
  
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  
  
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  
  
• Texas Labor Code Chapter 21
  
  

Employers in Texas with 15 or more employees must comply with these laws.

When Should You Contact a Harassment Attorney?

You should consult an attorney if:

• Your complaints to HR were ignored or mishandled
  
  
• You’re being harassed by a supervisor, coworker, or client
  
  
• The harassment is ongoing and affecting your ability to work
  
  
• You’ve been retaliated against after reporting harassment
  
  
• You were fired, demoted, or reassigned after filing a complaint
  
  
• You feel unsafe, humiliated, or forced to leave your job
  
  

An attorney can help you take the right steps to document, report, and pursue a legal claim.

What Should You Do if You’re Being Harassed?

✅ Document Everything

• Save emails, texts, messages, or screenshots
  
  
• Keep a journal with dates, names, and specific incidents
  
  
• Record how it impacted your work or mental health
  
  

✅ Report Internally First

• Follow your company’s harassment policy
  
  
• File a formal complaint with HR or your manager
  
  
• Ask for a written response or investigation update
  
  

✅ Speak to a Lawyer

• If the harassment continues—or gets worse—legal help is key
  
  

How a Harassment Attorney Can Help You

A workplace harassment attorney will:

• Evaluate the strength of your claim
  
  
• Help you gather and preserve evidence
  
  
• File a complaint with the EEOC or Texas Workforce Commission
  
  
• Represent you in negotiations or litigation
  
  
• Protect you from retaliation and guide next steps
  
  

🛡 A good attorney is both your advocate and shield—ensuring your employer takes you seriously.

What Damages Can You Recover?

If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to:

How Long Do You Have to File a Harassment Claim?

You typically have:

• 180 days to file with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
  
  
• 300 days to file with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  
  

⏳ Missing a deadline could cost you your right to legal relief. Contact a lawyer early.

What If You’re Still Employed?

You do not need to quit to pursue a harassment claim. In fact, filing while employed may strengthen your case. A harassment attorney can help you file discreetly and ensure your employer cannot retaliate.

If you’re forced to quit due to harassment, you may also have a constructive discharge claim—treated as wrongful termination under the law.

The Lange Firm: Advocating for Harassment Victims Across Texas

At The Lange Firm, we stand with workers who have been harassed, silenced, and retaliated against. Our legal team has helped Texans across industries fight for dignity, accountability, and compensation.

Whether you’ve experienced sexual harassment, bullying, or discriminatory mistreatment, we’re ready to help you reclaim your power and your peace of mind.

📞 Call now for a confidential consultation.

Final Thoughts

Workplace harassment is a violation of your rights—and you don’t have to tolerate it. A Texas harassment attorney can help you take control, speak up, and get justice.

✅ You have the power to fight back. And you don’t have to do it alone.