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Top Los Angeles Lawyers Fighting for Employee Rights Throughout California Youg attractive woman workplace harassmentIt can be humiliating and upsetting to face sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination, which is prohibited under federal and state laws. Unfortunately, as we have seen through the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment is common. In most cases, employers have significantly more resources to defend against claims than employees have to bring them. If you were harmed by sexual harassment on the job, you should consult the Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers at SAW LAW GROUP.
![]() Sexual Harassment Claims Under both federal and state laws, a lawsuit needs to be filed prior to the statute of limitations expiring, and before a lawsuit can be filed, you need to exhaust your administrative remedies. The first step is to file either with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). You have three years from the last instance of sexual harassment to file with the DFEH. A sexual harassment attorney in Los Angeles can guide you through this process. FEHA To show that you were victimized by quid pro quo harassment, you would need to show that you applied for a job with or worked for the defendant, a supervisor, manager, or other agent of the defendant made unwelcome sexual advances toward you, your job or some aspect of it was made contingent on submitting to sexual advances, you were harmed by the harassment, and the supervisor or manager’s actions were a substantial factor in causing the harm. You can show hostile work environment harassment by establishing that you received unwelcome comments, actions, or advances, these were motivated by your sex, and the harassment was pervasive or severe enough to change the conditions of your employment. The sexual harassment needs to be more than occasional or trivial to be considered actionable. Title VII Damages Consult a Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Los Angeles or Beyond Sexual harassment can be very damaging, both economically and emotionally. If you faced workplace sexual harassment in California, you should talk about the viability of a legal claim with the experienced attorneys at SAW LAW GROUP. |
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