Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Blog

In California, there are two main types of unlawful sexual harassment that employees may be subjected to at work: quid pro and hostile work environment.

• Quid quo pro sexual harassment occurs when your supervisor's/employer's requests for sexual favors are linked to the grant or denial of job benefits. This can include receiving a favorable performance review, salary raise, promotion etc... It is against the law for your employer to suggest or imply that your job security will be threatened if you refuse to engage in sexual favors.


• A hostile work environment exists when you are prevented from reasonably being able to perform your work, due to certain behaviors by either your employer or your co-workers. A few instances of a hostile work environment include acts or remarks made by your employer or co-workers that are discriminatory or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. An experienced employment attorney will be able to help you determine which category the sexual harassment you are a victim of may fall into.

If you are a CA employee who believes you have been or currently are the victim of a sexual harassment at your place of work, call the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. We know how to defend you against all types of sexual harassment. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about sexual harassment at work.