SEXUALLY HARASSED AT YOUR BAY AREA JOB? CALL SAN FRANCISCO LAWYERS FOR HELP!
If you are a worker in the Silicon Valley area, and if you think you may have been sexually harassed, there are resources for you. Sexual harassment comes in two basic forms. The first type is known as “quid-pro-quo” harassment. Under this type of harassment, the harasser asks for sexual favors in return for job benefits. An example of this type of harassment is if your boss asked you to sleep with him in order to get a promotion. This type of harassment can also occur in the opposite way. This means that if your boss threatens to fire you if you don't sleep with him, this is also considered to be sexual harassment. If you have experienced harassment of this nature, you need to speak out. This type of behavior is not only damaging, but it is illegal. If you have experienced “quid-pro-quo” harassment, you may have an employment claim.
Another type of sexual harassment is known as the “hostile work environment” harassment. This type of harassment occurs when you are made to feel uncomfortable because of your sex at your job. This feeling of discomfort arises from a type of offensive behavior from a boss or co-worker. Under this type of harassment, the offensive conduct must be “severe and pervasive.” Therefore, if you are made to feel uncomfortable by a single off-handed comment, this may not constitute “hostile work environment” harassment.
If you believe that you have been a victim of either “quid-pro-quo” harassment or the “hostile work environment” harassment, you are not alone. You should contact the highly skilled attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com.
