Fairfield Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Sexual harassment remains far too common at many California workplaces. All workers are vulnerable to exploitation and harassment, and some are afraid to speak up for fear of losing their jobs. Fortunately, workers are protected by powerful state and federal laws against harassment.

Venardi Zurada is a prominent employment law firm which can protect workers from harassment. Call us today. In a free consultation, we can discuss the harassment you have suffered and strategize about what steps to take. Our Fairfield sexual harassment lawyers have won many cases for workers in various industries, so do not hesitate to call to check if we can help you, too.

Have You Suffered Sexual Harassment?

Various laws prohibit any harassment based on sex. A worker can sue their employer for sexual harassment and seek financial compensation, as well as other remedies.

One type of sexual harassment is quid pro quo. This is an offer of sex in exchange for something, like a pay raise or promotion. In other situations, a boss will threaten to fire a worker unless they consent to sex. Quid pro quo means “this for that,” which sums up the transactional nature of this harassment.

A hostile work environment is another type of sexual harassment. A workplace should be free of intimidation and offensive conduct. Although a stray offensive comment is unlikely to make a workplace hostile, you have a claim when the hostility is pervasive or extreme.

Some harassing conduct includes:

• Name-calling
• Unwelcome touching
• Slurs
• Sexualized or offensive images
• Sexual banter
• Sexual gestures
• Stereotypes based on gender or sex
• Sexualized nicknames

You are also protected from retaliation. Many workers remain silent out of fear of losing their jobs or being demoted. But your employer cannot take negative action against you for complaining about sexual harassment or for participating in an investigation.

Misconceptions about Sexual Harassment

Many workers believe certain myths about harassment:

• Only women can be harassed. Actually, anyone can be harassed. Men, women, and those who are non-binary or gender diverse are all victims of harassment.
• Only men are harassers. Just as anyone can be a victim, anyone could harass. The gender does not matter.
• It’s not harassment if it’s same-sex harassment. Again, harassment can include a man harassing another man or a woman harassing a woman.
• It’s only harassment if my boss propositions me. That is one type of harassment. But you can also have a claim for a hostile workplace. Your coworkers can make a workplace hostile through offensive conduct and comments. Not all comments need to be sexualized, either. Someone who makes grossly offensive stereotypes about men or women can create a hostile environment, even if they are not flirting with you.
• No one believes a woman who alleges harassment. Some people might be skeptical. But that’s one reason to consult an experienced lawyer. We can help you document the harassment, including through witness statements, emails or texts, and other messages.

Schedule a Free Case Review with Our Fairfield Sexual Harassment Lawyers

Our firm is eager to hear whether you are being harassed. We can help you document the conduct and take legal action. Speak with one of our Fairfield sexual harassment lawyers.

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