Los Angeles Workplace Harassment Lawyer

If you are being bullied, harassed, or threatened at work because of factors you cannot control, such as your gender or age, or for demanding your overtime pay, it is normal to feel stressed. You spend about one-third of your day at work, and your employer is tasked by law to provide a safe and respectful environment. When they do not, the experienced attorneys at Employee Civil Rights Group could represent you.

When bullying is creating a hostile work environment, a Los Angeles workplace harassment lawyer is ready to help you fight for your rights.

Defining Workplace Harassment

Harassment occurs when a boss, co-worker, or another person affiliated with the company inflicts unpleasant treatment on members of classes protected under federal law. Protected classes exist for innate characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, and age. To be considered harassment, the unpleasant treatment must be repetitive and create a hostile environment.

Business owners and managers are wise to adopt a protocol for reporting workplace harassment and discrimination. When employees feel heard and respected, retention increases, and the threat of lawsuits diminishes. Some examples of harassment include:

• An employee is mocked for being disabled
• An employee is taunted with stereotypical slurs
• A boss conditions an employee’s raise on sexual favors
• A pregnant employee is passed over for a promotion several times
• A coworker is called degrading names, and management ignores it when a complaint is made to HR
• An employee is told they cannot wear a traditional garment required by their religion

When harassment continues and escalates to create a toxic work environment, our Los Angeles workplace harassment attorneys offer competent and individualized representation.

How Employees Are Protected in the Workplace

Employees’ rights are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additionally, employees 40 years and older are protected under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with physical and mental disabilities, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibits harassment and discrimination against Los Angeles employees prone to debilitating diseases.

Remedies for Harassment

The legal professionals at our firm represent people who are eligible to file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We never shy away from lawsuits that will compensate employees for the harassment they have suffered.

Compensation can include:

• Back pay
• Reinstatement
• Injunctive relief
• Emotional trauma
• Punitive damages—if the harassing treatment is shocking to a reasonable person

Talk to our well-practiced workplace harassment lawyers in Los Angeles to seek justice and compensation.

Reach Out to a Los Angeles Workplace Harassment Attorney Today

While a spat with a co-worker is usually forgotten, harassment in the workplace is illegal. When you feel you are in a hostile work environment, it is time to talk to an employment attorney at our firm.

Employee Civil Rights Group has a track record of providing compassionate service with outstanding outcomes. Our mission is to take on workplace bullies and fight for justice. Reach out to a Los Angeles workplace harassment lawyer to learn more about your legal options. Call us today.