Hostile Work Environment Attorneys
It is not easy for any woman to deal with a situation where she is working in a hostile work environment. You should never feel uncomfortable at work, especially because of the actions of a supervisor, manager or a fellow co-worker. If you feel you are being harassed in a hostile work environment, make sure you contact one of our expert hostile work environment attorneys, and ask yourself these important questions:
If you answered YES to any of the questions above, call one of our hostile work environment attorneys now for your free consultation. We are experts in workplace sexual harassment cases, with offices in San Francisco (415.946.8919) and San Jose (408.275.9500). You can also email us if you have any questions whatsoever.
What Is Sexual Harassment
Under federal law, the EEOC's definition of sexual harassment is "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment." Under California law the definition is the same.
What Does Hostile Work Environment Mean
Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when an employee is subjected to unwelcome sexual advances or subjected to the use of sexual language that is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it would offend a reasonable person. This type of sexual harassment must be sufficiently severe or pervasive that it alters the conditions of the offended employee's employment and creates an abusive environment.
A single instance of sexual harassment in the "hostile work environment" may be sufficient to constitute actionable sexual harassment but this is rare. Touching of sexual body parts is the most common example of a single instance that may constitute sexual harassment, so long as the touching was unwelcome. Repeated instances of a supervisor or co-worker touching your sexual body parts or repeated instances of verbal sexual harassment against you increase the chances that you have a good sexual harassment case.
Bear in mind that it is possible for you to make a sexual harassment hostile work environment claim even when the harassment is not directed at you, so long as you were offended by it. Thus, you can make a hostile work environment claim if you witnessed the harassing conduct and the conduct was severe or pervasive. In regard to unwanted sexual advances, an employee must generally show that she gave notice that the advances were unwelcome, by reporting it to a supervisor or HR, or both. Also bear in mind that although favoritism by a supervisor towards an employee with whom the supervisor is having a consensual sexual affair does not constitute harassment of other employees, but a pattern of sexual favoritism may constitute a hostile work environment in the event that the message by management is that sexual affairs are a way to get ahead in the workplace.
San Francisco & San Jose Hostile Workplace Environment Lawyers
Every individual is different and every sexual harassment case is different, too. But every sexual harassment case has one thing in common, it is an emotional roller coaster. So at The Navarette Law Firm, you will not be treated like a number. Instead you will be treated with dignity and respect, and will be given the undivided attention of compassionate professionals who know the sexual harassment hostile work environment laws, and know what to do and how to do it. With over 40 Years of combined experience in sexual harassment hostile work environment cases, our San Francisco hostile workplace attorneys combine a thorough understanding of harassment laws and have the expertise to develop the legal strategy that is best for you. You can regain your dignity - and we will help you throughout the emotional roller coaster, every step of the way.
Sexual Harassment Policy
We are here to help you get through your sexual harassment hostile work environment nightmare. We will fight for you from the minute you step into our office until your case is completely resolved. Sexual harassment statistics reveal that over half of all sexual harassment cases go unreported, especially those involving a hostile workplace. By law, your employer must have a sexual harassment policy and your employer should provide sexual harassment training. But many employers do not have a sexual harassment policy, and many employers do not even provide sexual harassment hostile work environment training. As a result, sexual harassment in the workplace often forces the sexual harassment victim to suffer in silence. Don't suffer anymore. We have the compassion, knowledge, expertise, courtroom skill and sheer tenacity to protect you from the harasser and to fight for your right to be free of a sexually hostile work environment. Our team of San Jose and San Francisco hostile work environment lawyers accept hostile work environment cases against employers ranging from Fortune 500 Companies to small businesses. Don't be scared or confused anymore. Contact us today and we will stop the nightmare of a hostile work environment for you; email us or call 1-866-994-2378
Contacting a Hostile Work Environment Attorney
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not only illegal, it is demeaning, demoralizing, and it strips you of your dignity and self respect. Let us help you get your dignity and self respect back. You will be relieved once you contact us. Our San Jose and San Francisco hostile work environment sexual harassment attorneys will help you regain your dignity, and we will help you get your life back, too.
The Navarette Law Firm's attorneys accept hostile work environment cases in all cities throughout The Bay Area including:
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Oakland
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
- And all surrounding Bay Area cities and counties in California.
For immediate help, email us or call one of our offices at 415-946-8919 (San Francisco) or 408-275-9500 (San Jose) and start getting your life back today.
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