Sexual harassment occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee due to his/her gender or sexual orientation. Sexual discrimination and harassment usually becomes apparent when the employer has to make decisions pertaining to hiring, firing, promotions, or disciplinary actions. Sexual harassment is also any activity that creates intimidation or a hostile work environment. Sexual harassment behaviors may include, but are not limited to:

• unwanted sexual advances
• unwanted sexual gestures
• verbal harassment
• obscene comments
• unwelcome touching

When an employee experiences unwelcome touching in his/her workplace, he/she may feel directly violated or embarrassed. Inappropriate touching is not something that should be tolerated, even if someone who is in a higher position is doing the touching. In a work environment, bosses, supervisors, managers, and co-workers must always be respectful of one another’s bodies and physical being. If a person feels that they have been disrespected due to unwelcome touching, he/she must report the inappropriate physical contact as soon as possible.

Often times, upper management or human resources can intervene once instances of unwelcome touching have been reported. The unacceptable behaviors will usually stop shortly after. In cases where the unwelcome touching does not cease, people who have been victims may need to consider meeting with a skilled sexual harassment attorney who can protect their rights and best interests.

Victims of unwelcome touching in the workplace have done nothing wrong and should never have to worry about their jobs or financial security just because someone unfairly targeted them. By working with a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer, like the lawyers at Employment Lawyer's Group, victims will receive the advice, direction, and limitless resources they need to deal unwelcome touchiang and sexual advances effectively. Additionally, victims will have an advocate on their side who can mediate through their sexual harassment legal matter while providing them with the representation they need to attain a successful outcome.

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.