Lancaster Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Lancaster Sexual Harassment Attorney

One of the worst experiences you can have on the job is becoming the target of unwelcome, inappropriate, and offensive sexual harassment. Victims often find themselves frightened to report this treatment, but every day women and men alike find themselves facing this undeserved harassment. You have the right to work in a place free of sexual harassment and can file a claim for recovery. A Lancaster sexual harassment lawyer is here to help.

What Constitutes Sexual Harassment in California?

In California, sexual harassment can take several forms. You may suffer unwanted sexual advances from a coworker, boss, or client. You may also face sexual assault, unwanted advances or touching, becoming the target of sexually charged jokes or comments, or being exposed to the display of sexually explicit or suggestive objects or images in the workplace. You may also be asked for certain sexual favors in exchange for workplace benefits or under threats of retaliation.

Sexual harassment tends to take one of two forms. These forms include:

• Hostile work environment. This harassment can come in the form of unwelcome or unwanted touching, groping, leering, or catcalling, along with other offensive, sexually charged, or explicit gestures or language. This can also include the posting or circulation of sexual materials, images, or videos, ranging from suggestive materials to blatant pornography.

In a hostile work environment situation, the harassment becomes so severe and pervasive that the victim can no longer perform the necessary duties of their job and no longer feels safe in their workplace. This kind of harassment can come from other coworkers, clients, or third-party contractors.

• Quid pro quo. This form of harassment occurs when an individual in authority over other employees, such as a boss, supervisor, manager, or owner of the company, offers an exchange of workplace benefits for the granting of certain sexual favors. These benefits can include promotions, raises, favorable work schedules, or positive performance reviews.

These individuals in authority may also threaten certain workplace retaliation if sexual favors are not granted. Workplace retaliation can include suffering a demotion, wrongful termination, being assigned an unwanted or unfavorable work schedule, or being given an unwarranted, negative performance review.

If you have suffered either of these two forms of workplace sexual harassment, the team at Sexual Harassment Law Firm CA is here to help. Now is the time to seek legal assistance.

How Sexual Harassment Law Firm CA Can Help

At Sexual Harassment Law Firm CA, our team has over 30 years of experience fighting for those who have suffered a wide range of sexual harassment incidents. We only charge if we lose a case and only take on the cases we believe we can win. We charge no attorney fees. In difficult sexual harassment cases, we are dedicated to providing our clients in Lancaster with effective and resourceful legal guidance and support. We can provide you with the following services:

• Resourceful legal knowledge. At Sexual Harassment Law Firm CA, we have an in-depth understanding of state sexual harassment laws and how they apply to your case. We can use this knowledge to help you effectively and efficiently navigate the legal system attached to your case.
• Recovery calculation. We can assist you in understanding the compensation to which you may be entitled, including lost wages, medical costs, punitive damages, and emotional distress recovery that might apply in your case.
• Tailored strategy. We understand that every case is unique and will need a personalized approach. We can review the details of your sexual harassment case and develop a strategy that can align with your unique circumstances and the goals and desires you have.
• Evidence collection. We can meticulously collect evidence in your case that can help support your claim. This can include any relevant documentation, statements made by those who witnessed the incident or multiple incidents of sexual harassment, and other forms of evidence that can help strengthen your claim.
• Settlement negotiation. If we have the ability and opportunity to settle your case outside of a courtroom, we can negotiate on your behalf to reach a fair resolution and settlement.
• Courtroom experience. Our attorneys are seasoned when it comes to court procedures and litigation. If your case proceeds to a court trial, we have what it takes to represent your interests, advocate for your rights, and ensure that your voice and story are both heard and protected.

FAQs

What Are Some Examples of Sexual Harassment?

Some examples of sexual harassment can include direct threats of unwelcome sexual activity, making offensive jokes or comments about another person’s sex, repeatedly asking another person out for dates or for sex, ridiculing another in a sexual manner, making sexually suggestive gestures or sounds, rating another individual’s appearance or sexuality, and spreading rumors or discussing another individual’s sexual life.

What Are Some Impacts of Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment can have several negative impacts on a victim’s life. These impacts can include suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, finding it difficult to engage in work or relationships, anxiety disorders, or panic attacks, all of which can have several physical symptoms like fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and heart palpitations.

How Long Can a Sexual Harassment Case Take?

It can be difficult to offer an exact estimate as to how long a sexual harassment case might take in California. This is because every case is different and will involve various factors that can impact the overall timeline. These factors can include the complexity of the case, the availability of evidence, and the cooperation of all parties involved.

How Do You File a Sexual Harassment Complaint?

To file a sexual harassment complaint, you will need to first report the incident to your employer or your company’s human resources department. If the issue is not resolved by these parties, you can file an official complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the DFEH. Consulting an attorney can also help provide you with legal guidance during this process.

Speak With a Caring and Compassionate Sexual Harassment Lawyer Today

If you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment in Lancaster, California, the team at Sexual Harassment Law Firm CA is here for you. Contact our offices today to learn more about our legal services and to schedule your initial consultation.