Legal Question in Employment Law in California

My boss harrasses me relentlessly and I cant take it any more. It started when myself, her and another boss had a three way conversation in which she insulted black women for having more than one childs father, being on welfare and committing welfare fraud, having sex in our homes while our children are present. I was also highly offended when she tells me how she dissapproves of gay marriage- which I also have ties to. She references my marriage when scolding me like im a child and insults my husband to my face. When she asked me my age and I told her she calls me a baby. She is very disrespectful to me every chance that she gets. I am literally scared of her. She has made statements insinuating that she will fire me and this scares me half to death because I CANNOT LOSE MY JOB RIGHT NOW!!! I am scared to defend myself because she has a terrible temper and will fire me. I cant sleep Icant eat I cant relax. I am stressed out EVERYTIME I HAVE TO SPEAK TO THIS LADY! I walk away with no dignity every time we talk. I need help dealing with this problem, im scared for my health and my job.


Asked on 1/27/14, 4:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Sarnoff Sarnoff + Sarnoff

You should try to talk to an employment law attorney in order to discuss your legal rights. Based on what you've said, it's hard to gauge your situation fully. What I can say is that employers are not allowed to harass employees because of their race, age, gender, and/or sexual orientation (among other distinguishing characteristics). Therefore, if the harassment you are suffering is severe enough or pervasive enough, you may have a claim.

If you would like further information or analysis of your potential claims, please feel free to contact our office. The best way to get us the information we need is to go to our website, www.sarnofflaw.com, and complete our Confidential Online Case Evaluation Form. You can also contact us at (877) 877-2545.

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Answered on 1/28/14, 4:40 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

IF you can corroborate with witnesses or other admissible evidence what you claim, then you have grounds for a discrimination case. Get control of your emotions and focus on proving your case, first to your attorney, and then in court.

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Answered on 1/29/14, 1:31 pm


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