Employees in the Bay Area, like employees everywhere, have the right to go to work and do their jobs without unwanted sexually charged distractions or behavior. One would think that employers would universally respect this right and encourage their workers to exercise it. But in some cases, the opposite becomes true when employers either facilitate or tolerate such behavior. When aggrieved workers bring legitimate claims, some employers react defensively and harshly. In such an environment, employees may find it necessary to turn to a sexual harassment lawyer near Mountain View to assert and protect their rights in the workplace.
At the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro, we are committed to helping employees defend their right to workplaces free of discrimination and harassment. We work diligently to hold negligent employers accountable for their actions and seek the compensation and justice that employees deserve.
At its core, sexual harassment is a sexually-charged impediment to effective job performance. Removing that impediment benefits everyone. For that reason, many claims are settled out of court and on favorable terms.
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and applicable California employment laws, there are two basic types of sexual harassment claims:
Many sexual harassment claims are retaliation claims. Too often, employers take adverse action against workers who complain about sexual harassment in the workplace, either involving themselves or other employees. Unwarranted retaliation is an independent cause of action that may lead to even more significant damages than a sexual harassment claim.
Sexual harassment is a very serious problem and can result in substantial damages being awarded to those who are harassed. These damages are designed to compensate the victim and also deter future wrongdoing on the part of the employer.Â
To that extent, in addition to the monetary damages discussed below, many sexual harassment settlements also include court-enforced consent decrees. So, even if the employer continues to deny responsibility, they still must make changes that will protect workers. Many times, this justice is more important than the money that we obtain at the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro.
Of course, financial compensation is important. The law allows several different types of compensation, including:
Various federal and state laws may impose limitations on damages, particularly in the area of punitive damages, based on the company’s size. An experienced sexual harassment lawyer near Mountain View can help you determine the types of damages that may be appropriate in your circumstances.
Workplace sexual harassment in any form should never be tolerated. To request a confidential case evaluation with an experienced sexual harassment lawyer near Mountain View, contact the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro. We are committed to helping employees seek justice.
Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.
Settlement achieved on behalf of an employee who was discriminated against on account of his age.
Arbitration award in race harassment and discrimination suit.
Arbitration award obtained on behalf of employee terminated on account of his national origin.
Jury verdict obtained on behalf of long-term employee in suit for unpaid wages.
Settlement for employee that was retaliated against on account of reporting discrimination.
Settlement for employee discriminated against on account of her gender and age.
Pre-litigation settlement for victim of race & national origin discrimination.
Settlement negotiated in a gender discrimination case.