Are You Working In a Hostile Work Environment? Call Us.
Another type of sexual harassment is a hostile work environment. This type of harassment usually involves being forced to work in the presence of sexually explicit e-mails, pictures, pornography, lewd jokes and other sexually offensive behavior.
The Armstrong Law Firm is recognized as one of the San Francisco region's leading employment litigation firms. We have helped many employees protect their rights and their jobs by filing sexual harassment and discrimination claims relating to a hostile work environment.
Contact us to arrange a free consultation. We will clearly explain the law and give you an honest evaluation of whether you are experiencing retaliation or sexual harassment.
What to Look For
What does a hostile work environment look like? An employer doesn't have to make your work day enjoyable. A hostile work environment may be obvious, like refusing to give you a pay raise after filing a grievance for sexual harassment, but it can also be subtle and may not even seem hostile at first, such as:
- Expecting or asking for personal favors
- Following you to a bar or restaurant after work
- Standing very close at work, leaning over your shoulder
- Leering, unwelcome e-mail and phone calls
- Insisting on sitting with you at lunch, uninvited
- Discussing your personal time off, evenings and weekends
Learn more at our sexual harassment practice center
Top Ten Tips for Victims of Sexual Harassment
If you think you are working in a hostile work environment because of sexual harassment or filing a complaint, here are some general tips to follow:
1. Contact The Armstrong Law Firm so that we can help Obtain a Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Right to Sue Letter before it is too late. We don't recommend that you do this on your own.
2. The Armstrong Law Firm can help you write a letter or e-mail to a manager so your complaint of sexual harassment is in writing.
3. Make sure it is clear to your harasser that the offensive conduct is unwelcome
4. Keep a journal of all incidents with the dates and details
5. Do not engage in behavior, jokes, or interactions at work that could be used against you
6. Do not drink alcohol with co-workers or managers
7. Obtain a copy of all of your employer's sexual harassment policies, so that The Armstrong Law Firm can determine whether your employer has violated its own policies
8. Make a list of all potential witnesses, they can also be anonymous witnesses
9. If you are experiencing emotional distress communicate your symptoms to your doctor
10. Make an appointment with a psychologist or therapist to begin documenting your emotional distress symptoms
Contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our employment lawyers right away. We represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and California.
