Sexual Harassment

Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Representation Throughout California

Explaining Sexual Harassment

What is sexual harassment? It is a form of discrimination that is based on sex/gender. This can include issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any medical conditions related to sex/gender. Individuals of any gender can be the target of sexual harassment, and it does not always have to be motivated by sexual desire. Sexual harassment can happen between two people of the same gender, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

There are two different types of sexual harassment. The first is “quid pro quo.” This type of harassment happens when someone conditions a job, promotion, or other work benefit on the submission to sexual advances or other conduct based on sex.

The other type is called a “hostile work environment.” This type of harassment occurs when unwelcome comments or conduct based on sex unreasonably interfere with your work performance or create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment. You might experience this type of harassment even if the improper conduct was not directly aimed at you.

Explaining Sexual Harassment

Some examples of sexual harassment include:

Unwanted Sexual Advances
Offering Employment Benefits in Exchange for Sexual Favors
Leering, Gesturing, or Displaying Sexually Suggestive Pictures, Objects, Cartoons, Posters, Text Messages, or Emails
Derogatory Comments, Epithets, Slurs, or Jokes
Graphic Comments, Sexually Degrading Words, or Suggestive or Obscene Messages or Invitations
Physical Touching or Assault—Including Impeding or Blocking Movements
Hostility in Retaliation for Rejecting Advances or Sexual Interest
Coercive Sexual Relationships

Some examples of sexual harassment include:

Unwanted Sexual Advances
Offering Employment Benefits in Exchange for Sexual Favors
Leering, Gesturing, or Displaying Sexually Suggestive Pictures, Objects, Cartoons, Posters, Text Messages, or Emails
Derogatory Comments, Epithets, Slurs, or Jokes
Graphic Comments, Sexually Degrading Words, or Suggestive or Obscene Messages or Invitations
Physical Touching or Assault—Including Impeding or Blocking Movements
Hostility in Retaliation for Rejecting Advances or Sexual Interest

Sexual Harassment Cases

Mr. Chang specializes in representing clients in high-profile sexual harassment cases against Fortune 500 companies. Some of those settlements resulted in seven and eight figure results. Contact us today to learn more about how our attorney can assist you with your case.

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Mr. Chang has successfully represented clients in sexual harassment and discrimination law cases. Some of those cases ended in settlements between seven and eight figures. Contact us today to learn more about how our attorney can assist you with your case.