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Sexual Harassment

November 2019

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant problem as the rise of the #metoo movement confirms.

We recently obtained a settlement for a client that works in the hospitality industry in New Orleans and was sexually assaulted by her supervisor. The assault was particularly heinous.

We filed a charge of gender discrimination with the EEOC and then brought suit in the Eastern District of Louisiana under Title VII. In addition, we filed a workers' compensation claim with the employer's insurance company to pay for the medical bills relating to the psychological trauma incurred by our client as a result of the assault.

We were able to settle the claim shortly after the lawsuit was filed, and after securing the assistance of The TimesUp Legal Defense Fund.

Practice area(s): Employment / Labor

Court: Eastern District of Louisiana

Amanda Butler Schley

Amanda Butler Schley is a New Orleans business attorney and founder of Business Law Group, advising entrepreneurs, LLC owners, and growing companies on business law, contracts, entity structuring, and partner relationships. She helps clients proactively manage risk, resolve disputes, and build legally sound, scalable businesses using a strategic approach she calls “legal leverage.” Amanda works with founders across industries—including hospitality, retail, and professional services—to structure deals, navigate complex business decisions, and protect long-term growth.