The topic of sexual harassment in the workplace is one that has been well illuminated by contemporary society with an increasing number of women coming forward about their experiences. According to California law, while it does cover many facets of harassment, particular subtleties are strictly associated with the sexual harassment laws. Sexual harassment can be defined as verbal and/or physical expressions of a sexual nature that are unwelcome by either an employer or a fellow co-worker. It could also take the form of “quid pro quo” harassment, defined as conditioning job advancement or other benefits upon sexual favors. In addition, it may result in a hostile work environment because of such elements as verbal comments and physical advances that an individual finds quite offensive although not directly directed to him or her.
Douglas Han, Partner at the Justice Law Corporation, describes workplace harassment as both severe or pervasive conduct toward a particular protected class rendering the work environment hostile, intimidating, offensive, oppressive, or abusive. In such cases, the company was supposed to have known about the conduct but failed to take remedial action, and the harm that the employee suffered was caused as a direct result of the failure.
Sexual harassment is defined within the workplace through the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). According to Douglas Han from Justice Law Corporation, all California employees are explained by FEHA as being protected from discrimination including job applicants both external and internal. Douglas Han of the Justice Law Corporation adds that FEHA extends beyond individuals and their employers, but also covers conduct between medical professionals such as physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals toward their patients. That is because the sexual harassment of medical professionals can cause permanent emotional harm, drastically curtailing the treatment of patients.
If you have been a victim of sexual harassment at the workplace, it is important that you hire the services of an established law firm if you decide to launch a claim for damages. Douglas Han of the Justice Law Corporation, which specializes in cases of harassment and discrimination says, “Should you have experienced mistreatment by your employer on grounds of your race, sex, age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or national origin, and require an attorney to represent you, we may be able to assist.” Being a California employee as well as a citizen, such abusive behavior at your workplace should not go on unabated. Take a stand for justice by reaching out to a trustworthy attorney today.
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