Sexual harassment is one of the leading forms of discrimination against both women and men in work environments today. Sometimes, this form of harassment may be engaged in by co-workers or peers. However, all too often, it is engaged in by bosses and supervisors. The very people who are supposed to provide leadership and direction may also be the ones who partake in offensive and intolerable behaviors against employees.
When an employee is a victim of sexual harassment, or any other form of harassment, and it is his/her boss, manager, or supervisor who is harassing him/her, it can be a difficult situation. Employees will most likely want to prevent or stop the behavior altogether, but may feel intimidated, or worry that they will lose their jobs if they defend themselves or take action. It is an extremely complex situation for any person to be in. That is why it is imperative that employees seek out guidance and appropriate resources when they feel that they have become victims of harassment in the workplace.
After an incident or cycle of harassment has occurred, the best thing an employee can do is to document the instances and then speak with either upper management or the company’s human resources department. It will be up to higher level management or HR to intervene on the employee’s behalf. Most companies have zero-tolerance discrimination and harassment policies in place that enforce immediate intervention because companies that do not deal with reported harassment or discrimination can be held liable if further legal action is sought by the employee.
Many times, employees have no choice but to take the matter into their own hands, and will decide to hire a lawyer. When an employee sees that his/her company is not preventing or terminating harassment, it is always in his/her best interest to retain the services of a skilled Employment Law attorney, like the attorneys at Employment Lawyer's Group. An Employment Law attorney can provide thorough representation and reliable legal advice for those who are dealing with supervisor or boss harassment.
If you would like to speak with one of our knowledgeable Los Angeles sexual harassment attorneys, please call 1-888-252-7991 to schedule your case evaluation.