If you’re considering filing a sexual harassment lawsuit in California, here’s what you need to know.
A sexual harassment lawsuit is a case in which a person who’s been sexually harassed at work sues his or her employer. Some of these cases don’t actually make it to court, though – some settle out of court. You may be able to file a lawsuit for quid pro quo sexual harassment or for sexual harassment that contributes to a hostile work environment.
(See 5 Signs That Someone is Sexually Harassing You for more information.)
Settling out of court means that the two parties agreed on a settlement amount (a dollar figure) without having to go to court. Usually, this happens as a result of negotiations. If you’ve hired a sexual harassment lawyer, he or she can negotiate with the employer on your behalf.
Although there are two main types of sexual harassment – quid pro quo and hostile work environment – they all fall under the same umbrella if you’re going to sue. However, here are the differences between the two:
But that doesn’t always work.
If talking to the harasser doesn’t help, you might need to talk to the person’s supervisor. (If your own supervisor is harassing you, go to his or her supervisor.)
By law, your employer has to take the necessary steps to stop the harassment. Many companies have detailed procedures for handling sexual harassment claims – and if yours does, follow it closely. If your employer doesn’t do something to stop the harassment, you might need to talk to a Glendale sexual harassment lawyer.
No matter what you do – and no matter what happens – make sure you keep detailed records of every instance of sexual harassment, all your complaints, and other incidents related to the harassment. Write down the names of the people involved, including witnesses, and the dates, times and details of what the harasser said or did.
Your attorney can find out if you have a right to sue. If you do, he or she will be able to take the reins and work on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you’re eligible to sue your employer for failing to keep you safe from sexual harassment, you may be able to recover damages for:
You could also be eligible for reinstatement if you lost your job, and a judge may order your employer to put policies in place to deal with sexual harassment.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment at work and you’ve taken the appropriate steps to correct it, you could be eligible to file a sexual harassment lawsuit. Call us at 818-230-8380 for a free case review. We’ll answer your questions and talk about possible outcomes of your case, as well as give you the legal advice you need.
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