Workplace Sexual Harassment

Being subjected to sexual harassment is an extremely difficult situation to deal with, especially at your place of employment. At The Law Offices of Ali Taheripour, our goal is to protect our clients and seek justice for victims of sexual harassment, including employees who have been harassed at work, whether by their co-workers, their employer, or even third parties whose unlawful conduct has created a hostile work environment. Whether it is helping you with filing a complaint with administrative agencies or in civil court, we will fight for your rights. We are here to provide the legal assistance you deserve. Call (818) 629-1121 or contact us online to get started. Sexual harassment is not only a criminal offense, but it is also prohibited under both federal law (Title VII) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).  Sexual harassment has been defined in California in broad terms to describe the kind of conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment based on an employee’s sex. Under California law, the offensive conduct is not limited to being motivated by sexual desire but may also be based upon an employee’s actual or perceived sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other related medical conditions. Sexual harassment can come in many forms. Some examples are below: If you have been sexually harassed at work, you should consider all your legal options, including: