What to do if you are Sexually Harassed?

What Should a Victim of Sexual Harassment Do?

If you are the victim of workplace sexual harassment, you need to be aware of several things before taking legal action. You must keep a written record of the offensive behavior. You must report the offensive behavior to your employer. And you should contact an experienced attorney.

Edward N. Ajlouny
San Jose Workplace Sexual Harassment Plaintiff's Lawyer

Whether you are the victim of a hostile work environment or unwelcome sexual advances on the part of a supervisor, I can assist you. I can provide an assessment of your case and your options, and I can fight to obtain the compensation you deserve.

What You Should Do If You Are Harassed

Keep a detailed written record of the offensive behavior. Include dates, times, and descriptions of the incidents.
Report the offensive behavior to your supervisor and ask that he or she take steps to have the behavior stopped. If your supervisor is the person who is harassing you, report the behavior to another supervisor, the human resources department, or the sexual harassment compliance office, if one exists, at your place of employment.
If your employer responds promptly and the offensive behavior stops, you may not need to take further action.
If your employer ignores your request or delays taking action, your written record will help to establish your credibility and protect your rights.
Do not delay taking action. Under California law, a complaint must be filed within one year of the last incident of the offensive behavior, or a victim may lose the right to file a lawsuit.

What the Law Office of Attorney Edward N. Ajlouny Can Do

I will interview you to ascertain the facts.
I will do legal research on the applicability of current law to the facts.
I will use an investigator, if needed, to interview witnesses.
I will send a demand letter to your employer, notifying it of our intent to sue and/or open up settlement negotiations.
I will file a complaint and obtain a right-to-sue notice, if warranted.
I will file a lawsuit, if warranted.

Depending on how and when workplace sexual harassment claims are resolved, compensation may include back pay for lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, policy changes at the work site, emotional distress damages, attorney's fees and expert witness fees and costs, administrative fees, and unlimited punitive damages.

Contact the Law Office of Edward Ajlouny

If you are considering a workplace sexual harassment lawsuit, please call or e-mail today and tell me about your situation. I know how to help and will fight tenaciously to get you the compensation you deserve.

I accept sexual harassment cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay me nothing before I obtain recovery.

Edward N. Ajlouny
Attorney at Law
111 West St. John Street, Suite 555
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 297-6425
(408) 298-4551 fax
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