Sexual Harassment & Sex Discrimination in the WorkplaceSexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace are illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. But workers who have been the victim of sexual harassment or sex discrimination often have difficulty proving that they have been injured. An action here or there by an individual employee or manager can be addressed by management, but when do those actions add up to a hostile work environment? And when do individual actions taken by management just gloss over the problem of a harassing or discriminatory overall work environment? The San Marcos sex discrimination lawyers at Testa & Associates represent employees who have suffered sex discrimination or sexual harassment in the workplace. We help employees who have suffered physical, psychological, and financial injury find recovery and justice in the legal system. Contact the San Marcos, California, law office of Testa & Associates. Sex DiscriminationSex discrimination (or gender discrimination) is characterized as unequal opportunity. Some examples of sex discrimination include:
Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment can be directed at an individual or it can be the result of an overall hostile work environment. In the worst-case scenario, it may take the form of sexual overtures or sexual demands from a boss who threatens an employee with firing, demotion, or other negative career consequences if they do not comply. A hostile work environment is typically felt by all female workers. It is characterized by a consistent pattern of inappropriate or offensive actions, including sexual jokes, inappropriate comments or improper inquiries about an employee’s personal life, offensive verbal comments, ridicule, sex stereotyping, grabbing or jostling. It can include sexually explicit images in the workplace. If you have complained to management about sexual harassment or a hostile work environment and nothing has been done, or management actions were inconsistent and did not end the harassing behavior, it’s time to contact a sex discrimination law attorney. You have rights under the law and Testa & Associates can help you stand up for your rights. Pregnancy DiscriminationPregnant women are protected by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you’ve come back from maternity leave only to find yourself unemployed, you may be eligible for financial compensation and employment. Wrongful DischargeIf you were fired or demoted because you complained about a hostile work environment, workplace harassment, or sex discrimination, the law is on your side. You may be able to sue your employer for financial recovery and/or re-employment, including:
* Please also visit our Eminent Domain site. Contact the employment discrimination attorneys at Testa & Associates. |
Testa & Associates provides legal services to small and medium-sized businesses, from 2 to 550 employees, in retail, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.
- Business Litigation, representing businesses in disputes such as breach of contract claims, discrimination charges, partnership disputes, and construction defect charges
- Employment Law services to assist employers in avoiding and resolving employment disputes
- Business Law, including contract negotiations, drafting and review, and business leases
Testa & Associates personal injury attorneys bring lawsuits forward to secure financial recovery for car accident or trucking accident victims, and people who have suffered injuries on dangerous properties, such as:
- Back and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Amputation / Scarring / Deformity Injuries
- Serious Fractures
- Wrongful Death
We also represent elders and family members of persons injured from nursing home abuse and neglect.
Financial Injury
Eminent Domain/Property Condemnation
challenges or representation to ensure proper valuation for commercial or residential properties
