The company that owes East Coast New Bern Mazda-Suzuki, New Bern Imports and Trucks, LLC, was recently sued for sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges that one of the owners sexually harassed female employees including subjecting them to unwanted touching and inappropriate comments about their breasts and buttocks. The owner also allegedly propositioned one of the female employees for sex and asked another female worker if he could see her naked.

Sexual harassment is illegal under both California and federal law. There are two basic types of sexual harassment at work. The first type is called quid-pro-quo harassment. This type of harassment is the most well-known and is ‘clear-cut’ harassment. This is the type of harassment that involves a trade. Most often, this occurs when an employer asks an employee for sexual favors in exchange for a promotion or work related benefit. The second type of harassment is known as the ‘hostile workplace’ environment harassment. This type of harassment occurs when a manager, boss, or co-worker engages in offensive behavior that makes an employee uncomfortable because of his or her sex. The offensive behavior must be ‘severe and pervasive.’ This means that if a co-worker makes an offensive sexual joke only once, this is likely not ‘hostile workplace’ harassment. However, if you are offended by a co-worker who makes sexual jokes on a daily basis, you may be a victim of sexual harassment.

If you have questions about sexual harassment or if you would like a free consultation to find out more, contact the skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You can reach us at 1-888-204-1014. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We can help you stand up for your rights.