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California Workplace Harassment Attorneys

Workplace harassment can be a violation of an employee’s rights under California law. Employers and employees need to know what legal steps to take to resolve disputes.

Here at Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, our team of 24 experienced attorneys represents employees and employers alike. We offer confidential consultations, and you can meet with a lawyer who will provide California-focused guidance.

What Is Workplace Harassment?

Harassment is unwelcome conduct directly focused on an employee or creating a hostile work environment, and it revolves around protected traits and characteristics. This can include quid pro quo harassment. It is also illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee who makes a report.

Common Types Of Harassment

Below are a few of the most common types of workplace harassment in California:

  • Quid pro quo: Exchanging employment benefits for a sexual relationship
  • Hostile work environment: Offensive conduct on a consistent basis
  • Retaliation: Firing someone, reducing their pay or cutting their hours

A typical claim will involve a protected characteristic like race, religion, disability, age, national origin or sexual orientation. A worker may claim that they are being harassed by co-workers because they are of a different religion and are not being respected.

Potential Remedies For Workplace Harassment Under California Law

The EEOC handles some workplace harassment cases, though they may also be addressed under the FEHA or CRD; an administrative filing may be necessary. If a lawsuit is successful, possible remedies include compensation for attorney fees, back pay, punitive damages, emotional distress and more. Some cases involve injunctive relief or reinstatement.

What Should An Employee Do?

Someone experiencing workplace harassment should not sign settlement or waiver forms without talking to an employment attorney. They should preserve all evidence, such as documenting the dates, getting witness statements and saving text messages or email messages. To adhere to filing deadlines, it can be helpful to work with a sexual harassment lawyer in California.

How Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, Can Help

For employers, our attorneys can help with policy reviews, internal investigations, training to avoid conflicts and offering a defense in court. For employees, we can help with confidential consultations, litigation, necessary agency filings and settlement negotiations.

Why Choose Coleman & Horowitt, LLP

Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, has over 30 years of experience with California labor and employment laws. We also offer a balanced perspective, working with both employees and employers. 

Schedule A Consultation

For a confidential consultation with a workplace harassment attorney in California, call 559-343-2648 or use the online contact form.