San Diego Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality for countless workers across the United States. While to some it may seem like harmless horseplay, it deprives others of dignity and equality. Victims of sexual harassment have well established rights under federal law and, in many cases, under state law. The knowledgeable employment law attorneys at the Gomez Law Firm can further advise you on protection of these rights.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination. Sexual harassment may include sexual requests from a superior, tied to the quality of the employee's job or benefits, or it can be the inappropriate behavior of one or more co-workers. This form of discrimination is forbidden by federal civil rights law and by numerous state anti-discrimination laws. These laws provide specific rights and remedies for those that experience sexual harassment in the workplace.

If you've been subjected to repeated sexual harassment and your company has done nothing to stop it, legal action may be your only recourse. In order to ensure crucial evidence isn't lost or discarded, you should keep records of the following items:

• Lewd posters or circulated jokes
• Inappropriate emails
• Your company's policy on sexual harassment
• Sexual references
• Harassing notes or pictures left in the workplace or on your desk
• Recorded phone messages of a sexual or suggestive nature
• Requests for sexual favors
• Crude language and behavior

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as applicable state laws against sexual harassment and gender discrimination, may protect you from wrongful termination or constructive discharge. Claims involving sexual harassment often become complicated. Businesses work diligently to protect their own interests, and you must protect your own legal rights just as fervently. Despite the possibility of litigation, your situation may be better served by negotiating a severance agreement, or pursuing other options to resolve your dispute. In addition to correcting the clear ethical violations that have taken place, you may also be eligible to receive compensation or relief for the discrimination you’ve endured. Our team of attorneys has the experience and the background to help you obtain the information you need to take the right course of action.

You don't have to remain silent - contact the San Diego sexual harassment lawyers at the Gomez Law Firm today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We represent clients throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.

Contact the Gomez Law Firm today if you have questions about sexual harassment. Our experienced sexual harassment attorneys will make certain that your interests are protected throughout the legal process.