Legal Question in Employment Law in California
I've have been working at my current job for 3 years. I have never had a break or lunch in the time I've been there and been sexually harrassed by half the workers in the back. I was wondering if I would even have a case?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You may well have a case for unpaid wages and violations of state labor laws governing breaks and meals, and for harassment, depending on the precise circumstances of your situation. You also may need to provide your employer with an opportunity to cure the harassment issues if you have not yet attempted to do so.
But no attorney can provide to you a more definitive answer without obtaining much more information. I work with a network of attorneys who specialize in employment matters such as these, and if you have a good case, we may agree to take it on a contingency fee basis.
Please contact my office if you are interested in speaking to me further.
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The employer incurs financial penalties for every break/lunch denied. Those penalties incur interest. You can bring that claim in a civil lawsuit, and I will be happy to discuss your rights and remedies.
Obviously, sexual harassment is a violation of the law and is grounds for a lawsuit. If the case has MERIT [reasonable likelihood of winning and proving your allegations], VALUE [recoverable damages under the civil rights laws], and COLLECTABILITY [defendant with assets or insurance coverage that most employers meet], then feel free to contact me; I'll be happy to help you.