Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
Embarassing situation but.....
Where I work is a family owned company. Father is the President and the son is the V.P. of the company with 20 employees.
V.P.(Son) continuously making sexual teasing remarks, sending e-mails with sexual contents, teasing about my nationality, and rude gestures since months.
Father the President is aware of the situation and he laughs at his son's actions and finds it funny.
Do I still have to give them a written notice since there is nobody above them and they are the ones the source of my harrassment?
Thanks,
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Embarassing situation but.....
Not only do you need to put them on notice with a writing, but make certain you keep a copy of what you give to them and any written response they provide. Keep log from this day forward re all, I mean all, that happens, even if certain days have nothing to write about. This is what we do. Call to discuss if you wish. Don Holben 800-685-6950
Re: Embarassing situation but.....
putting the company on written notice that the sexual comments or advances toward you are unwanted may seem redundant to you, but it can only help your case from an evidentiary standpoint if nothing else. remember, its not what you know, its what you can prove in court if need be. so, you should definitely consult an attorney regarding what you are experiencing asap. if you would like a free phone consultation on this matter, email us directly with your contact information today.
Re: Embarassing situation but.....
You are safest if you make written complaint, it makes a paper trail for later use. Also, if they retaliate against you for doing so, that is a seperate violation of the law. If you are serious about pursuing this, you need to follow up the written complaint with a filing at the Dept of Fair Employment & Housing, or the EEOC. If interested in discussing the facts and possibility of getting an attorney, contact me.