Sexual Harassment
It is a basic right of any employee to work in a safe environment. State and federal laws entitle you to it. A safe and healthy working environment does not include fear of facing sexual harassment or assault. However, many employees suffer sexual harassment throughout California alone. If you have suffered through sexual harassment or assault and want to fight for justice reach out to Leighton Law Group Workers Comp Attorneys for a free consultation where we would go through the details of your case and prepare a strategy.
Why Should You Choose Our Law Firm To Fight Your Case?
Our lawyers have a detailed and specialized understanding of sexual harassment laws in California and represent each client with empathy and compassion. We only have one goal that is to fight for your rights and deliver justice. Our attorneys take on the cases on a contingency fee basis. With assistance from impeccable and expert lawyers, you can create a strong case and fight for maximum compensation from the accountable parties.
Defining Sexual Harassment
It can be tough in some cases to tell whether someone has sexually harassed you as they can deny your claims and show some kind of proof. It becomes very tricky in these circumstances. Not all kinds of sexual harassment are physical.
The episode must have either been separated and intense or continuous to the point of developing a hostile and unsafe work environment to have a case against the responsible party. If you believe and want to file a sexual harassment case, contact the attorneys at Leighton Law Group Workers Comp Attorneys for counsel. We will book a free consultation and listen to your understanding of the situation and advise you on how to proceed with the case and filing process. Below mentioned is a list of things that comes under the list for sexual harassment:
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- Unwanted physical touching
- Purposeful invasion of private space
- Unwanted sexual offers or requests
- Using sexual favours to hold power over people
- Sexual jokes, hints or comments
- Unsought texts or photos of a sexual nature
- Workplace bias based on sex or gender
What Are The Legal Options That You Could Opt For?
California has some stringent employee protection laws, encompassing laws restricting sexual harassment or intolerance. It is a basic right to file a complaint with the company’s Human Resources department if you endured sexual harassment at work. If the company and the HR department neglects your claim you can take your case to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is a commission that listens to issues of sexual harassment and assault. It also compels accountable parties to offer compensation.
Get In Touch With Us!
It is crucial to consult a lawyer if you have endured sexual harassment at work. Our attorneys will instantly work on a strategy to preserve your rights, defend your privacy and fight for a fair solution. We are willing to go against the accountable party and hold them responsible. Contact Leighton Law Group Workers Comp Attorneys and set up a meeting to get more information on how we can safeguard your rights.
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