Employment Rights of Sexual Assault Victims

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Attorneys can offer the best possible representation to survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence by applying the many legal options, including safety planning tools and compensation options, available to victims. State and federal laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, specifically protect worker victims and help increase awareness of the impact of sexual assault and sexual violence.

By Robin R. Runge From September-October 2006