Los Angeles Lawyers Handling Sexual Harassment Claims
San Fernando Valley Hostile Work Environment Attorneys
Despite significant advances in state and federal laws that prohibit sexual harassment, many employees are still subjected to harassment in the workplace. Many employees who are subjected to sexual harassment do not know where to turn for help. They often do not understand the full extent of their legal rights and options.
If you have been the victim of sexual harassment, you may be reluctant to assert your rights due to a fear of termination or retaliation. Magnanimo Dean Law, APC, can provide the sound advice you require. Should we determine that you have a viable claim for sexual harassment, we can advocate vigorously on your behalf to pursue a favorable resolution by negotiation or litigation.
Sexual Harassment Law
Both California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act prohibit discrimination based on gender. Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination.
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Visit our workplace harassment information page for additional examples of behavior constituting sexual harassment.
Two distinct categories of sexual harassment claims are generally recognized:
- Quid pro quo: When submission to sexual activity or conduct is made either an explicit or implicit condition of employment benefits, and submission to or rejection of such conduct by the employee is used as the basis for employment decisions.
- Hostile work environment:When unwelcome sexual advances, sexual conduct or other gender-related verbal or physical conduct occurs that has the purpose or effect of interfering with work performance of an employee or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
There are a number of ways that employers can be subjected to liability for sexual harassment:
- Has your supervisor conditioned your terms of employment on the performance of sexual favors?
- Has your employer failed to investigate or properly address a complaint you have made about a co-worker?
- Has your employer failed to create or enforce a sexual harassment policy, or otherwise fostered an environment where sexual harassment has occurred?
- Have you been subjected to unwanted touching, sexually suggestive remarks or jokes or other conduct that has created a hostile work environment?
If these or other situations have occurred and you feel that you have been subjected to sexual harassment, contact an employment law attorney from our firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options.
Put Our Experience to Work for You
Magnanimo Dean Law, APC offers more than 27 years of experience. As a firm concentrating in employment law, Magnanimo Dean Law, APC has helped scores of employees whose rights have been violated. Ms. Dean is a former employment defense attorney and thus has a unique insight that aids in the effective prosecution of employment law claims.
Ms. Dean has a strong record of results and are highly regarded in the legal community. Ms. Dean has been selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers.
