CA FIREFIGHTERS FIGHT BACK AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK
Sexual harassment in the California workplace can show itself in many forms. Take, for example, a recent court case involving San Diego firemen. They are suing the city of San Diego for harassment, claiming that they were sexually harassed while involuntarily participating in a 2007 gay pride parade. The firemen, who are not gay, have no issue with the sexual orientation of the parade participants. The firemen are upset because they claim they were harassed while participating in the parade and by one of their superiors after the parade.
It is unlawful for any employer in California to harass you because of your sexual orientation or force you to perform sexual activities. Whether you are gay or straight, your employer does not have the right to make sexually suggestive comments or remarks, touch you inappropriately, or fire or demote you because of your sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is also protected by federal and California state discrimination laws. An experienced employment attorney will be able to assist you in bringing a sexual harassment or discrimination claim against your employer.
If you work in California and believe you have been the victim of any type of discrimination or harassment in your workplace, call the law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) today. You will have the chance to speak with one of our knowledgeable employment attorneys to hear how we can help you and your consultation is free! You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more about how the law protects you.
