Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases

California Workplace and Third party Sexual Harassment Attorney

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects all employees within the country from both employment discrimination based on sex – and many other protected classes – and sexual harassment in the workplace. Workers who have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work, whether it was carried out by an employer, superior, coworker, customer, or third party vendor, are free to seek justice and potentially compensation as well. Newman & Allen has a team of trusted employment lawyers in Rancho Cucamonga that you can depend on if you need to file a workplace sexual harassment claim, or just need to know more about your protected rights as an employee in California.

Workplace Sexual Harassment as Defined by Law

What does constitute sexual harassment in the workplace? The answer is not made entirely clear to many employees, resulting in uncounted amounts of workers not knowing that they have had their rights violated by the inappropriate actions of others. As it is defined in California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) statutes, sexual harassment in the workplace is any sort of conduct that creates “a hostile environment” based on a person’s sex, gender identity, or gender expression. The hostile environment may also be so pervasive or severe that it can potentially negatively impact employment opportunity or wage rates.

Since the definition of sexual harassment is somewhat open to interpretation or discretion on a case-by-case basis, this can be used in either the favor or disfavor of the person filing the claim. It is important to work with an employment lawyer who is knowledgeable about the nuances of employment law and case precedents to build a strong case that is not subject to misfortunate interpretation from a judge or administrator.

You Cannot Be Retaliated Against for Reporting Harassment

In many workplace sexual harassment cases, an employee is fearful to report the incident due to the real possibility of facing retaliation. Any sort of counteraction against an employee who complains of inappropriate workplace behavior to the company is strictly illegal due to further state level protections. Be mindful of how your employer or supervisor interacts with you after you file a harassment claim and make clear records of anything that could constitute retaliation.

Protect Yourself & Others by Reporting Workplace Harassment

Newman & Allen can instill you with confidence when filing a workplace sexual harassment claim or report. The firm’s Rancho Cucamonga employment law attorneys have the know-how, experience, and tenacity necessary to stand up to companies of any size and have a deliberate focus on high-stakes wrongful termination cases. All you need to do is take the first step in retaining their services.