Sexual harassment in workplaces creates a toxic environment that violates your rights and dignity. Whether you have experienced unwelcome advances, quid pro quo demands, or a hostile work environment, you may need an employment attorney to help you pursue justice. The entertainment industry has unique power dynamics that can make harassment particularly damaging and difficult to address.
At The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon, we aggressively represent sexual harassment survivors, holding employers and perpetrators accountable while protecting your career. You do not have to face this situation alone. Call us to speak with a Hollywood workplace sexual harassment lawyer.
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex. There are two primary types of sexual harassment. Quid pro quo sexual harassment involves the harasser demanding sexual favors in exchange for doing or not doing something, such as a firing or the granting of a job benefit.
A hostile work environment is an abusive workplace atmosphere created by pervasive unwelcome sexual conduct. This typically requires a pattern, such as regular jokes of a sexual nature directed at you or in your presence, or repeated romantic advances.
However, there are times when one egregious incident may be enough to legally constitute sexual harassment. If you are experiencing this type of treatment in a Hollywood work environment, a sexual harassment attorney at The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon can help.
Filing sexual harassment claims involves specific procedures and strict deadlines. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) handles state claims and accepts complaints online, by mail, or in person. You have three years from the last harassment incident to file with the CRD.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission handles federal claims. In states with their own enforcement agencies, you must file federal claims within 300 days of the harassment incident.
You can file simultaneously with both agencies, and they will investigate complaints, interview witnesses, and review evidence. After an investigation, they may issue a right to sue letter allowing you to file a lawsuit in court.
Consider consulting a Hollywood attorney familiar with cases regarding inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace before filing. Experienced legal counsel may maximize your chances of a successful resolution by advising on the best strategy, gathering evidence, and ensuring proper filing procedures.
Proving sexual harassment requires showing that unwelcome sexual conduct occurred and created either quid pro quo conditions or a hostile work environment. It is critical that you save documentation, such as:
Reporting harassment through proper company channels creates a record that you notified your employer. Keep copies of reports and note the company’s response. Many other factors may strengthen a sexual harassment claim, such as:
Our attorney is familiar with the environment in Hollywood workplaces and has experience with the investigation necessary to argue a sexual misconduct claim.
At The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon, we can provide you with legal representation in a sexual harassment case while handling your matter with the care and discretion it requires. Contact our team today if you need a Hollywood workplace sexual harassment lawyer to protect your rights and career.
