Beverly Hills Sexual Harassment Lawyer
Experienced Beverly Hills sexual harassment lawyer defending your workplace rights. Schedule a free consultation with Shaker Law Group today.
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Beverly Hills Sexual Harassment Lawyer fighting for your rights at work. If you’ve been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you need a trusted ally with experience, empathy, and determination to protect your rights. At Shaker Law Group, we specialize in navigating the complexities of sexual harassment cases, ensuring our clients obtain justice and compensation for their suffering.
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Understanding Workplace Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is not limited to explicit sexual acts or advances. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), it is defined as unwelcome or sexually suggestive behavior directed at an individual, whether physically, verbally, or in writing. Forms of sexual harassment can include:
- Teasing
- Intimidation
- Offensive jokes or comments
- Bullying
- Requests for sexual favors
- Inappropriate touching or gestures
- Other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature
Additionally, sexual harassment can appear in various aspects of employment, such as hiring, firing, promotions, wages, and benefits. While incidents often involve male perpetrators and female victims, California law recognizes that harassment can occur between individuals of any gender. It is also important to note that harassment may originate from supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, clients, or even company policies.
Your Role in Combating Workplace Harassment
Employees play a crucial role in addressing harassment. It’s vital to communicate clearly that any sexual advances, favors, or behavior of a sexual nature are unwelcome, unlawful, and will be reported.
Employers, on the other hand, are legally responsible for enforcing workplace policies to prevent harassment. California law requires all employers with five or more employees to provide annual harassment training. This requirement includes:
- One hour of training for non-supervisory employees
- Two hours of training for employees in supervisory roles
Types of Workplace Sexual Harassment
California prohibits two main types of sexual harassment:
1. Quid Pro Quo Harassment
This occurs when job benefits, such as promotions or raises, are conditioned on sexual favors.
2. Hostile Work Environment
A workplace becomes hostile when ongoing unwelcome behavior creates an intimidating, offensive, or oppressive environment for an employee.
At Shaker Law Group, we understand the complexities of workplace harassment laws and are committed to helping victims protect their rights. With extensive experience serving clients across California, we pride ourselves on providing dedicated legal representation to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
When job-related benefits are tied to sexual favors, it constitutes quid pro quo sexual harassment. This type of harassment occurs when employers or supervisors make sexual acts or favors a condition for employment decisions. This form of harassment includes the promise or withholding of workplace benefits in exchange for sexual favors, such as:
- Promotions
- Raises
- Favorable work hours or conditions
- Job offers
- Protection from being fired
Any retaliation resulting from an employee rejecting these advances is also a violation of the law.
Why Choose Shaker Law Group?
- Protect Your Rights We’re here to stand up for you. Our experienced attorneys have successfully handled a variety of sexual harassment cases, ensuring that wrongdoers are held accountable.
- Tailored, Compassionate Support Every case is unique, and so is our approach. From the first consultation to the resolution of your case, we’ll work closely with you, offering both legal expertise and the personal support you need during this challenging time.
- Proven Track Record With years of experience across California, Shaker Law Group has helped countless clients achieve favorable outcomes in their workplace harassment cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re facing workplace challenges and aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help. At Shaker Law Group, we believe every employee deserves fair treatment and justice in the workplace.
What counts as workplace sexual harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment can include unwelcome advances, inappropriate jokes or comments, or any behavior that creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment. If you’re unsure, speak with us—we’ll help define what qualifies in your situation.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Claims for workplace harassment in California are subject to strict timelines. Schedule a consultation as soon as possible to ensure your case is filed within the legal limits. If you need more information, you can learn about sexual harassment laws in California, your rights as an employee, and steps to take if you’ve been affected.
What compensation can I receive in a sexual harassment lawsuit?
The compensation you may be entitled to in a sexual harassment case largely depends on the specifics of your situation, including the severity and impact of the harassment. Potential damages may include:
- Back Pay: Recovering lost wages due to missed work or wrongful termination.
- Front Pay: Compensation for future lost earnings if returning to your previous job is no longer feasible.
- Pain and Suffering: Addressing the emotional and physical distress caused by the harassment.
- Mental Anguish: Compensation for psychological impacts such as anxiety or depression.
- Loss of Reputation: Damages for harm caused to your standing or credibility in the workplace or community.
- Attorney Fees and Court Costs: Covering the expenses incurred during the legal process.
- Punitive Damages: Designed to punish the offender and deter similar behaviors in the future.
Each case is unique, and the compensation awarded will depend on the evidence and the specific circumstances. You should with a experinced employment attorney can help you better understand what compensation may be available in your situation
What does the process look like?
Our process begins with a free consultation to evaluate your case. From there, we’ll guide you through gathering evidence, preparing your claim, and pursuing justice, whether through settlement or trial.
How much will this cost?
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay a cent unless we win or settle your case.
When Should I Hire a Employment Attorney?
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