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Sexual Harassment Claims

Edward N. Ajlouny
San Jose Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer

We all want to be secure in our jobs. Sexual harassment makes people feel anything but secure. Stress from a hostile work environment can spill over into other areas of life, affecting our home lives and relationships. It also erodes our self-esteem and sense of empowerment.

As recently as thirty years ago, employees had no choice except to tolerate requests for sexual favors or change jobs. Today sexual harassment is not only intolerable, it is illegal. If you have been the victim of a sexually hostile work environment, you can fight back. I can help. Contact me, Edward N. Ajlouny, for a free initial consultation.

If You Have Been Harassed at Work

First, try using the channels within your own workplace. By now, most companies have policies in place to deal with behavior like physical contact or offensive sexual remarks.

Once an incident occurs, report that incident the appropriate Human Resources or compliance officer right away. If the employer acts swiftly, you may not need to bring a lawsuit at all. If the employer ignores your request or drags its feet, your reporting will preserve your rights under the law and increase your credibility.

Often, the employer will take steps to correct the situation. If the employer disciplines the harasser, that may be an affirmative defense against a sexual harassment claim. If the employer can show that they took steps to correct the situation, it lessens the award or settlement that a lawsuit can bring.

If you are considering a lawsuit, I can assist you. I will provide an assessment of your case and tenaciously fight to get you the compensation you deserve.