Since the beginning of the 21st century, sexual harassment continues to be a fast-growing problem in the workplace. There are over 15 daily reports of workplace sexual harassment in California.
It has become an issue that no employer can ignore.
However, there are a few things every employer should do in order to investigate the sexual harassment in the workplace. Listed below are some of them, and a way you (an employee) can help the investigation.
Understand What Sexual Harassment is
There are man actions that could constitute sexual harassment. Some of them involve:
- Physical abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Constant bothering with improper compliments and jokes
In California, every employer with 50 or more employees has to provide his or her employees with 2 hours of sexual training. This is done in order to recognize such behavior early and prevent it from happening.
Every sexual harassment complaint by the employee should be investigated immediately
Check For Validity
The worst thing an employer could do is ignore the sexual harassment claim. By choosing not to do anything about it, you become an accomplice and will be responsible for what comes next.
To prevent that, every employer should immediately start the investigation. But first things first, in order to make any progress, every employer should check the validity of the claim. It all starts by speaking with the person who filed the claim and asking them why they filed it, why didn’t they say anything about it, and for how long has it been going on.
Upon receiving answers to these questions, every employer should be able to conduct a proper investigation.
Take Actions
If you approach your employer and want to report a sexual harassment instance in the workplace, it is their duty to hear you out and help you resolve the problem. If they choose to ignore you or your problem, you should immediately file a sexual harassment claim. Contact one of our Sexual Harassment Attorneys in Los Angeles and seek help of Rager Law Firm in crafting the initial claim. Be sure to take your free consultation and learn more about your legal options.
Employers who neglect or disregard their duties should be considered just as equally guilty as those who have committed a sexual harassment act in the workplace.
What if The Harassment Occurred by A Manager or One of The Superiors?
If your superior is the one harassing you, you should immediately contact EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Once they get involved, you will receive protection from any future harassment or mistreatment. Additionally, you should get in touch with Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney at the Rager Law Offices in order to file a proper legal claim. According to the law, you are entitled to receive compensation for any type of sexual harassment in the workplace, regardless of who the perpetrator is.
Don’t wait to seek legal help from Rager Law Offices; pick up your phone and call one of our offices as soon as you experience the first misconduct in the workplace.
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