Workplace Sexual Harassment

As attorneys who have dedicated our careers to protecting workers’ rights, we understand the devastating impact sexual harassment in the workplace can have on victims. If you’re facing sexual harassment at work, you don’t have to endure it alone. Contact an experienced California sexual harassment lawyer at HBK Lawyers who can help you understand your rights and explore your legal options. Sexual harassment in California workplaces is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, creating a hostile work environment, or resulting in tangible employment consequences. When supervisors or managers make employment decisions based on your submission to or rejection of sexual advances, it’s recognized as quid pro quo harassment. Other behaviors constituting sexual harassment include: Remember that sexual harassment doesn’t require physical contact to create a valid legal claim. Verbal harassment, written communications, and even non-verbal gestures can create a hostile work environment that violates California employment law. Courts recognize that harassment based on gender stereotypes, pregnancy status, or other sex-related characteristics can constitute sexual harassment under California law. Absolutely. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects all employees from sexual harassment, regardless of gender. Men can be victims of sexual harassment just as women can, and our law firm will fight for anyone who has experienced unwelcome sexual conduct in their workplaces. Yes, same-sex sexual harassment is prohibited under California law. The gender of your harasser doesn’t matter—what matters is whether you’re experiencing unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that affects your work environment or employment status.