Sexual Harassment Attorneys
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino
Public announcement to creepy bosses and male workers: No woman wants to be touched or stared at by creepy bosses or co-workers. No, she does’ consider you attractive or sexy. Your aftershave smells like 1960s Old Spice. Finally, if you asked her to lunch by text message and didn’t understand her reply – TBH IDK LMTAI. FWIW, STFU – you’re too old for her. Stop being creepy.
Sexual harassment is gross. Sexual harassment is uncomfortable. Sexual harassment is unlawful in California. California’s sexual harassment laws protect all employees from sexual harassment from their co-workers, bosses, customers, or vendors. Sexual harassment can have long-lasting effects on someone’s life and make them feel unsafe at their place of work. Brad Nakase is a sexual harassment lawyer dedicated to seeking justice for victims of sexual harassment. He believes that showing the consequences of sexual harassment will create a safe work environment for everybody. A sexual harassment lawyer can help sexual harassment victims reclaim their lives and ensure safety from co-workers by seeking justice. Please get in touch with our sexual harassment lawyer for a free consultation.
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The following types of behavior are the most common cases of sexual harassment:
The law not only protects the victims of sexual harassment, but also protects those who help support sexual harassment victims, or witnesses to sexual harassment from retaliation.
Behavior does not have to be sexually motivated to be classed as sexual harassment. Some sexual harassment is motivated by control, suppression, or abuse of power. The laws also recognize all genders and sexual orientations as being able to be the harassers and genders.
The first law governing sexual harassment was in the Civil Rights Act of 1964; however, it only applies to companies larger than fifteen employees. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act is much more comprehensive and has no minimum number of employees.
Unless the sexual harassment is physical or severe, the court requires the sexual harassment to be a regular occurrence to pursue legal action. Even though a lewd comment is sexual harassment and should be reported to your employer, it would not be enough to file a claim. However, if there are a combination of separate incidences which on their own are not enough to file a claim, but together cause a hostile work environment, you may pursue a claim.
Sexual Harassment can take many forms, each of them causing the victim distress and making them feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their workplace. If any of the following has happened to you, then you have been sexually harassed at work:
Almost 40% of employees have been sexually harassed in the workplace.
Contact Nakase Law Firm for a free consultation if you were sexually harassed at work. We have offices throughout Southern California but can represent clients from all over California. Speak to us today about your experience and how we can help you get justice.