Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer
Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer Cyrus Shahriari believes that sexual harassment anywhere is just wrong. In the workplace, where there is an imbalance of power and one person can effect another’s employment and quality of life, it is illegal.
In spite of what the person harassing you might have told you, you do not need to suffer sexual harassment in the workplace. Whether you are male or female – regardless of your sexual orientation – sexual harassment is against the law.
Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer Cyrus Shahriari has handled numerous sexual harassment in the workplace cases. He understands how sexual harassers attempt to humiliate and demean you. He knows the things they say to you and the threats they may make. Together, you and your Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can stop them.
Sexual Harassment is Against the Law
Sexual harassment can happen to a woman or a man, regardless of his or her sexual orientation, age, race, religion, or economic status.
Sexual harassment happens in school, in the workplace, and in professional organizations. What is important to remember is that YOU are not responsible for someone else’s bad behavior, and you CAN make them stop.
Reporting Sexual Harassment
Most victims of sexual harassment worry about what will happen to them if they report being sexually harassed. The harasser wants you to be afraid so he or she can continue to take advantage of you.
Victims of sexual harassment often worry that they will be “black balled” in their industry. That they will be unable to find another job because they will be labeled a troublemaker.
If sexual harassment is happening to you at school, you may be afraid that the teacher or professor will give you a bad grade or even fail you.
If sexual harassment is happening at work, you may fear not getting the promotion, being demoted, or even being fired.
If you bring a lawsuit against someone or a company for sexual harassment and if they retaliate against you, they can be in additional legal trouble for retaliation.
Sexual Harassment is Unwanted
Sexual harassment complaints often include:
- Unwelcome jokes, comments, or gestures of a sexual nature.
- Displaying offensive sexual or suggestive pictures or objects.
- Unwanted flirting, sexual advances, or propositions.
- Suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations, emails, or messages.
- Inappropriate and unwanted touching or blocking or impeding movements.
- Promising employment benefits for sex.
Bosses May Not Sexually Harass You
A supervisor, boss, or the owner of the company has no right to force you to put up with unwanted sexual behavior. They also cannot coerce you into participating in a sexual act.
As a sexual harassment lawyer, we can take action against them. Even if you need the job, no one has the right to force you to put up with sexual harassment or to participate in a sexual act.
Employees May Not Sexually Harass You
In a sexual harassment suit, the law is on your side. It states that employers and companies must protect their employees, sales people, and independent contractors from sexual harassment.
Contact a Sexual Harassment Lawyer
For a free, no-obligation consultation, contact Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer Cyrus Shahriari.
Frequent Asked Questions
1. I believe I am being sexually harassed, what should I do?
There are a number of steps you should take to prove your case either to the company or to the court, if the case has to go that far.
- Keep a written diary listing the day, time, location, and a short description of each incident, who was involved, and the names of anyone who observed the incident.
- If the person sexually harassing you sends you any written communications (memos, letters, emails, or text messages), save them.
- Go to your supervisor, the boss, the company’s owner, and report the person. You can make a copy of your diary and any correspondence, but DO NOT give the originals to anyone but your attorney.
- If nothing is still done, contact a sexual harassment attorney at the Shahriari Law Firm.
2. My supervisor is the one harassing me, who should I report him to?
If you are being sexually harassed by a your supervisor, go to his or her supervisor to report him or her.
3. I am a sales person and am harassed every time I go see a particular client. Is there anything I can do to make him stop?
You may have a sexual harassment lawsuit against your boss and company, as well as the client who is doing the harassing. Clients and customers of sales reps also can be held legally responsible for sexual harassment.
4. If you had a relationship with somebody and broke it off, but they won’t stop pursuing you, is that still sexual harassment?
It is sexual harassment any time the you are the victim of unwanted advances, even if you had a previous relationship. However, you must make it very clear to the person that his or her advances are unwanted and not reciprocated.