The Most Critical Concept in Sexual Harassment Law

One of the most misunderstood truths in sexual harassment law? It’s not about whether you said “yes.” It’s about whether it was welcome.

You can say yes because you’re scared.
You can go along with it because you’re afraid to lose your job.
But if it was unwelcome, it may still be sexual harassment — even if you didn’t say no.

Too many defense attorneys—and even some judges—confuse consent with willingness.
But in employment law, the real question is:
➡️ Was this behavior welcome?
➡️ Or did power, fear, or pressure force your hand?

That difference is everything.
It separates power from coercion and legality from harm.

If you’ve ever been made to feel like your job depended on going along with something you didn’t want — please hear this:
You deserve better. And the law may be on your side.

At Derek Smith Law Group, we fight for victims who’ve been ignored, misunderstood, or silenced.
Let us help you be heard.

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