San Jose Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Hostile Work Environment Attorney

We all want to be secure in our jobs. But sexual harassment makes people feel anything but secure. Stress from a hostile work environment can spill over into other areas of life, affecting our home lives and relationships. It also erodes our self-esteem and sense of empowerment.

As recently as 30 years ago, employees had no choice but to tolerate unwanted advances and requests for sexual favors at work. Today sexual harassment is not only intolerable — it is illegal. If you have been the victim of a sexually hostile work environment, you can fight back. I can help. Contact me, Edward N. Ajlouny, for a free initial consultation.

If You Have Been Harassed at Work

1. Use workplace policies to your advantage — First, try using the channels within your own workplace. By now, most companies have policies in place to deal with behavior like physical contact or offensive sexual remarks.

2. Report the incident to Human Resources — Once an incident occurs, report it to the appropriate Human Resources or compliance officer right away. If the employer acts swiftly, you may not need to bring a lawsuit at all. If the employer ignores your request or drags its feet, your reporting will preserve your rights under the law and increase your credibility. Often, the employer will take steps to correct the situation. If the employer disciplines the harasser, that may be an affirmative defense against a sexual harassment claim. If the employer can show that they took steps to correct the situation, it lessens the award or settlement that a lawsuit can bring.

3. Talk to a lawyer — If you are considering a lawsuit, employment law attorney Edward Ajlouny can assist you. I will provide an assessment of your case and tenaciously fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Contact a San Jose discrimination and workplace sexual harassment lawyer for a free consultation.