Hostile Workplace Definition
Los Angeles Sexual Harassment LawyersAny unwelcome verbal or physical conduct toward an employee on the basis of the employee's gender, sexuality, race, age, disability or national origin may qualify as unlawful harassment. Unwelcome sexual harassment such as jokes, videos, comments or threats that are "severe and pervasive" and that affect the quality of the workplace and interfere with work constitute a hostile workplace. Contact us or call our Los Angeles law firm at 800-641-5548 to schedule your free consultation to discuss hostile workplace issues today. The employment law attorneys at the Bononi Law Group, LLP, are located in Los Angeles, California. Our lawyers have significant experience helping employees file sexual harassment claims and hostile workplace lawsuits. We strongly believe that no employee should endure repeated sexual harassment in the workplace. How Does a Hostile Workplace Affect a Sexual Harassment Claim?Prohibited sexual harassment isn't only harassment by co-workers. It can be harassment by other employees, supervisors, nonemployees, vendors, contractors or guests. Types of harassment include:
Harassment can easily contribute to a hostile workplace. An employee who is being harassed can demonstrate a hostile workplace if he or she feels unable to perform normal work. Anyone who is affected by the offensive conduct may have a hostile workplace claim, not just the employee who is the subject of the harassment. A finding of a hostile workplace affects a sexual harassment suit by fulfilling one of the elements of the harassment claim. Proof of a hostile workplace with documents, videos, images or witness reports will further strengthen a sexual harassment claim and show the employer's unwillingness to make changes to prevent workplace harassment. Contact a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment AttorneyOur Los Angeles attorneys understand that a sexual harassment or hostile workplace allegation is a sensitive topic. The demeaning conduct is often exceptionally offensive and hurtful. We want to take quick action to stop the treatment. Contact us at the Bononi Law Group, LLP, or call us at 800-641-5548 to schedule your free consultation to discuss sexual harassment at our Los Angeles office. |
