sexual harassment
California Sexual Harassment Lawyers for Restaurant & Hospitality EmployeesNo employee should have to tolerate unwanted touching, sexual comments, inappropriate messages, retaliation, or other unlawful workplace conduct.While California is generally an at-will employment state, employers cannot terminate employees for reasons that violate state or federal law.
Restaurants and bars can create fast-paced, high-pressure environments where inappropriate behavior is sometimes ignored or minimized.
If you've experienced workplace harassment, we're here to help you understand your rights.
examples:
❋ Unwanted touching❋ Repeated sexual comments❋ Quid pro quo harassment❋ Retaliation after reporting harassment❋ Hostile work environment❋ Inappropriate comments from customersfrequently asked questions
What counts as sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment may include unwanted touching, inappropriate comments, repeated requests for dates, sexually explicit messages, or other conduct that creates a hostile work environment. Whether conduct violates the law depends on the specific facts and circumstances.
Should I report sexual harassment?
Every situation is different, but reporting the conduct through your employer's established procedures may be an important step. If you are unsure how to proceed, an employment attorney can help you better understand your options.
What if HR ignores my complaint?
If an employer fails to appropriately investigate or respond to a harassment complaint, additional legal issues may arise. Employees who report harassment are also protected from retaliation under California law in many situations.
If an employer fails to appropriately investigate or respond to a harassment complaint, additional legal issues may arise. Employees who report harassment are also protected from retaliation under California law in many situations.
What if the person harassing me is not my employer?
Let's Talk About What Happened.
If you've experienced workplace harassment or retaliation, we're here to listen and help you better understand your rights.