Sexual Orientation or Gender Harassment
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes it illegal to discriminate against workers on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. This includes hiring discrimination, wrongful termination, or sexual harassment creating a hostile work environment.
The Sexual Harassment Law Group represents workers throughout California who have been harassed, assaulted, disparaged or otherwise mistreated for being (or for being perceived as) gay or lesbian. To discuss your case in a free, discreet consultation, call 1-866-443-1773 or e-mail us.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
We protect the rights of any worker who has suffered sexual orientation abuse at the hands of a co-worker or a supervisor. This might include:
- Ridicule of a worker known to be gay or lesbian
- Open speculation about whether a co-worker is gay/lesbian
- Derogatory remarks or homophobic slurs
- Offensive e-mails, jokes, drawings or pictures
- Being fired on suspicion of sexual orientation
- Discipline, transfer or work re-assignment
- Unwelcome advances from a same-sex co-worker or supervisor
- Physical assault or threats
If you were let go for being gay or lesbian, we can seek compensation in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
GLBT harassment (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) often creates intolerable working conditions for the person. If you have quit your job because of sexual orientation discrimination, you may have a claim for damages for constructive discharge.
If you have suffered emotional distress because of workplace harassment or discriminatory practices, we can sue the co-worker or supervisor for their actions, as well as your employer for allowing it to happen.
Experienced, Compassionate Advocates
You have rights. We work hard to protect them. Contact our Northern California firm at 1-866-443-1773 or e-mail us to discuss your case in a free consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis — we collect no attorney fees unless we win your case.
