This tool calculates the potential compensation you could receive for workplace harassment.
Harassment Compensation Calculator
This harassment compensation calculator helps estimate the potential compensation you may be entitled to based on your lost wages, emotional distress, medical expenses, and legal fees.
How to Use
- Enter your lost wages per month due to harassment.
- Enter the duration of harassment in months.
- On a scale from 1 to 10, rate the level of emotional distress you have experienced.
- Enter any medical expenses incurred as a result of the harassment.
- Enter any legal fees you have paid or expect to pay.
- Press the “Calculate” button to see the estimated compensation.
Calculation Method
The compensation is calculated by summing the following:
- Lost wages for the duration specified.
- Emotional distress is calculated as a multiplier of $500 per rating point.
- Medical expenses and legal fees are added directly to the total.
Limitations
Please note that this calculator is an estimate tool and not a guarantee of compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on legal rulings, negotiations, and other factors.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculate Your Potential Harassment Compensation
Estimate how much compensation you may be entitled to for experiencing harassment at work. Input details about the harassment type, duration, impact, and location to get a reliable estimate of your compensation amount.
Compare Compensation for Different Types of Harassment
Compare compensation amounts for various types of harassment such as sexual harassment, discrimination, or bullying. Understand the differences in compensation based on the type of harassment you have experienced.
Get an Estimate Based on the Duration of Harassment
Input the length of time you experienced harassment to see how it affects the compensation amount. Longer durations of harassment may result in higher compensation due to prolonged emotional distress and impact on your well-being.
Explore Compensation Options for Harassment Impact Levels
Adjust the impact level of the harassment you faced, whether it was minor, moderate, or severe, to see the range of compensation you may receive. Understand how the severity of harassment impacts the final compensation amount.
Understand Compensation Variances Based on Location
Explore how the compensation for harassment cases may vary based on your location. Different regions or countries have varying laws and regulations that influence the compensation amounts awarded for harassment cases.
Account for Legal Fees and Other Expenses in Compensation
Factor in potential legal fees and other expenses that may arise during the process of seeking compensation for harassment. Understand the total amount you may actually receive after deductions for legal costs.
Receive a Breakdown of Compensation Components
Get a detailed breakdown of the different components that make up your potential harassment compensation, including emotional distress, loss of income, medical expenses, and punitive damages. Understand how each component contributes to the total compensation amount.
Know the Average Compensation for Similar Harassment Cases
Compare your estimated compensation amount with the average compensation awarded for similar harassment cases in your region. Gain insights on whether your estimated compensation falls within the expected range based on precedents.
Save and Print Your Estimated Compensation Details
Save or print a summary of your estimated harassment compensation details for future reference or to share with legal advisors. Keep a record of the calculated amount and information provided for your compensation claim.
Consult with Legal Advisors for Accurate Compensation Assessment
Use the calculated estimate as a basis for discussing your harassment compensation with legal advisors or professionals specializing in harassment cases. Seek expert advice to get a more accurate assessment of your potential compensation amount.