California Sexual Harassment Attorneys

Protecting Employees Across the State

Sexual harassment in the workplace is both unacceptable and illegal. No employee should have to choose between their dignity and their job, after all. If you have been subjected to unwelcome sexual advances or offensive conduct – or retaliation for speaking up about such issues – you have rights under California and federal law that you can use to try to set things right.

Let Alvandi Law Group, P.C. and our California sexual harassment lawyers help you explore your options and decide what to do next. We represent employees throughout the state who have been sexually harassed at work and want to take legal action, sometimes not just for themselves but also for everyone else in their workforce. You know that you can trust us to take your case and your rights as a California worker seriously because we are a law firm that is 100% committed to plaintiff representation; we never defend employers or corporations.

Choose the attorneys that workers trust. Call Alvandi Law Group, P.C. at (800) 980-6905 and request your no-cost case consultation.

What Legally Constitutes Sexual Harassment?

Both the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.

The law generally recognizes two main types of sexual harassment:

• Quid pro quo: This type of sexual harassment occurs when employment benefits, such as hiring, promotions, raises, or continued employment, are conditioned on accepting unwanted sexual advances or conduct. Even a single incident can be enough to violate the law.
• Hostile work environment: This type of sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual behavior or comments are so severe or pervasive that they create an intimidating, offensive, or abusive work environment. A hostile work environment can be caused by one incident if it is extremely serious, or by repeated smaller incidents over time.

Not sure if you were sexually harassed under the definition of employment laws recognized in California? Take out the guesswork by speaking with our legal team.

Common Examples of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can take many forms, including but not limited to:

• Unwanted physical touching, groping, or brushing against someone
• Offensive sexual comments, jokes, or gestures
• Sending or displaying sexual images, videos, or messages
• Making lewd remarks about an employee’s appearance
• Repeated requests for dates or sexual favors after refusal
• Unwelcome discussions about sexual activities
• Physical intimidation or blocking movement in a sexualized manner
• Retaliation against someone for rejecting advances or reporting harassment

Documenting Instances of Workplace Sexual Harassment

You can expect that your employer or the parties that harassed you will disagree with your report, at best, but may even try to cover up evidence of the sexual harassment, at worst. For this reason, good documentation can make a significant difference in the strength of your sexual harassment claim.

Once you think you have been sexually harassed at work, you should try to:

• Keep a written record of each incident, including dates, times, locations, what happened, and who was involved.
• Save emails, text messages, voicemails, and other evidence of harassment.
• Identify witnesses who saw or heard the misconduct.
• Keep copies of any complaints you made to your employer and their responses.

If we can work on your case, one of the first things our attorneys will want to see is any of the documentation that you have collected. You never know what piece of information will become a cornerstone of a claim or lawsuit.

Is Your Employer Accountable for Sexual Harassment?

Under California and federal law, sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination. For this reason, your employer could be directly liable for any harm caused by the sexual harassment.

Usually, an employer can be held liable if:

• A supervisor engages in harassment toward an employee.
• The employer knew or should have known about harassment by a coworker, customer, or third party and failed to take immediate and appropriate corrective action.

The law also prohibits retaliation against employees who report sexual harassment or assist in an investigation. If you’ve been demoted, reassigned, fired, or otherwise punished for speaking up, you may have an additional legal claim for retaliation, so please bring up any retaliation to our attorneys, too.

How Our Attorneys Stand Up for California Workers

At Alvandi Law Group, P.C., we provide the legal strength and compassionate guidance employees from all industries and backgrounds need to fight back against workplace sexual harassment.

When working on your case, we can:

• Review your situation and legal options
• Handle agency complaints and filings, if necessary
• Represent you in negotiations, which could include settlement negotiations
• Go to trial on your behalf if the case escalates and no suitable settlement is offered

We are committed to holding harassers and employers accountable, and to helping our clients reclaim a safe and respectful work environment. At the same time, we believe in the importance of securing a sense of justice and closure, which often involves pursuing fair compensation for any physical, emotional, and occupational harm caused by the sexual harassment and discrimination.

Don’t Wait – Call for Legal Help Today

You deserve to work in an environment free from harassment, intimidation, and retaliation. If you have experienced sexual harassment in your workplace, anywhere in California, know that Alvandi Law Group, P.C. is ready to protect your rights and handle all parts of your claim. Our sexual harassment lawsuit attorneys are always standing by, so there’s no bad time to reach out for legal counsel and services.

Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation to learn how we can help you move forward. Just dial (800) 980-6905 to get started.