A female firefighter recently sued her city for sexual harassment. The worker alleges she was subjected to harassment and improper conduct by male co-workers in the fire department. The harassment included allegations that pornography was prevalent at the firehouse and a male firefighter ejaculated on her bedding. If you have also be subjected to similar debasing behavior by male colleagues, know you are not alone.

Sexual harassment is illegal under California law. There are two main types of harassment, and you may be a victim of one or both types. The first type of harassment is called ‘quid-pro-quo’ harassment. ‘Quid-pro-quo’ is a Latin term that means ‘this for that.’ This type of harassment is in essence a ‘trade.’ The classic example of this type of harassment occurs if your boss asks you for sexual favors in exchange for a promotion or a raise. The second type of sexual harassment is known as the ‘hostile workplace’ environment. Under this type of harassment, a manager or co-worker behaves in an offensive manner that makes an employee feel uncomfortable because of his or her sex. The offensive behavior must also be severe and pervasive. Therefore, you may have been a victim of hostile workplace harassment if your boss offers up daily sexual jokes that make you uncomfortable.

If you are not sure if you have experienced sexual harassment, call the skilled lawyers at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We are here to help you. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.