Sexually Hostile Environment

Sexual harassment can seriously affect a person's psychological and physical well-being. It can deny talented professionals the opportunity to advance. It can destroy careers.

At the Armstrong Law Firm, we stand up for the rights of workers who have been harassed at work or retaliated against for reporting harassment. Our sexual harassment lawyers pursue employers who have placed their employees in uncomfortable and unhealthy work environments. You do not have to suffer the indignity of sexual harassment.

Call 415-692-0462 or 866-590-6082, or contact us online for a consultation with an employment lawyer at our San Francisco law firm. We strive to hold employers liable for damages and send a message that sexual harassment in the workplace is NOT OK.

While sexual harassment commonly refers to inappropriate sexual conduct or demands for sexual favors by an employer or fellow employee, being forced to work in a hostile environment is also considered a form of sexual harassment.

While the facts of each situation are different, a hostile work environment often involves repeated improper behavior, including:

• Dirty jokes and lewd remarks,
• Sexually explicit notes, photos, posters or e-mails
• Pornography, including magazines and pornographic images on computers
• Unwanted attention, come-ons or repeated pressure for dates
• Comments about co-workers using sexual or derogatory terms
• Comment regarding an employee's body, sexual preferences, or other sexual comments
• Inappropriate touching, fondling and even sexual assault

California employers are required to undergo mandatory sexual harassment training each year. They understand what constitutes harassment. If you have complained about sexually offensive material or conduct to your manager or your employer, and nothing was done to correct the problem, the company that you work for (or formerly worked for) may be subject to liability for damages.

To speak with an experienced sexual harassment attorney, contact our firm to schedule a meeting.

For more information about protecting your rights in a sexually hostile work environment, read TOP TEN TIPS FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK.