Workplace Harassment can consist of disparaging comments, insults, derogatory statements, and inappropriate behaviors or touching.  Harassment may be in the form of a hostile work environment or in a "quid pro quo."  

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A quid pro quo is improper harassment in the form of an offer in exchange for something else, and can be found in sexual harassment claims where an employer offers job benefits, promotions, or hiring in exchange for sex.  A hostile work environment constitutes a workplace that is permeated by impermissible behavior or comments.  A hostile working environment is determined by both the frequency and severity of the harassing conduct. 

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Workplace harassment is prohibited under the California Constitution and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, better known as "FEHA" and prohibits harassing conduct based on any "protected class" such as:

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• RACE

• DISABILITY or MEDICAL CONDITION

• GENDER or SEX

• PREGNANCY

• AGE

• RELIGION

• SEXUAL ORIENTATION

• NATIONAL ORIGIN

• GENETICS or ANCESTRY

• MARITAL STATUS

• MILITARY or VETERAN STATUS

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It is common for harassment in the workplace to also include discrimination and retaliation for complaints of harassment.  If you suspect you have been a victim of  in the workplace, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation. 

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