Sexual Harassment Attorneys | Diefer Employment Law Lawyers

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 969 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-05-30 22:36:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-05-30 22:36:21 [post_content] => Panda Express, one of the nation’s largest fast food chains – has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that a male supervisor at a Kauai, Hawaii location sexually harassed at least three female employees – between the ages of 17 and 19. According to the lawsuit, the employees received "unwelcome physical and verbal sexual conduct” creating a hostile work environment. One of the teens had her hours cut and was forced to resign. Another teen quit to avoid the harassing behavior. This type of harassment is all too common. Young workers often find themselves subjected to such behavior because being new to the work force, they are vulnerable. Although this harassment took place at a large company an entire ocean away, this happens at small businesses in Los Angeles, just as often as it does at large businesses across the Pacific. If you live in the Los Angeles area, and you are the victim of sexual harassment – do not hesitate. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney immediately. Many women who are harassed do not know where to turn, and fear that by reporting incidences of harassment, they will be demoted, reprimanded, or even worse, fired. But there are laws to protect against that. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can help you navigate the often scary terrain – and make sure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. In the case above, the law yielded the $150,000 settlement - which will be split among the three victims. The ball got rolling on the case when the first person came forward with the courage to report the incident. By doing so, not only did the three victims get awarded the monetary settlement, but they also protected future Panda Express employees from undergoing the same mental and physical anguish that they themselves suffered. So again, do not hesitate, and do not fear - call a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws as they apply specifically to your case. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => Fast Food Chain Agrees to Pay $150,000 in Sexual Harassment Case [post_excerpt] => Panda Express, one of the nation’s largest fast food chains – has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fast-food-chain-agrees-to-pay-150000-in-sexual-harassment-case [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-05-30 22:36:21 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-05-30 22:36:21 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=969 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 960 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-05-28 23:32:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-05-28 23:32:32 [post_content] => The City of Arnold, Missouri has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle a sexual harassment case filed by a former police officer. Meanwhile, the police officer accused of the harassment remains employed by the city. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a $55,000 settlement with the city's parks director over allegations of harassment. Although this case is miles away from Los Angeles -- the city of LA and its police force is no stranger to sexual harassment cases of this nature. In fact, the Los Angeles City Council not too long ago agreed to pay $1.25-million to a lesbian LAPD officer and a retired lesbian officer to settle claims by the two women that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by their supervisor. That agreement was the latest of numerous six- and seven-digit settlements and jury awards the city has had to pay as result of discrimination, retaliation and other employment related issues brought about by LAPD officers. Sexual harassment unfortunately happens all the time. All too often though, it goes unreported. The first step to stopping sexual harassment is to come forward. Because the more cases that go unreported, the more likely the harassment will be to continue happening to you - and to other employees. So do not hesitate. Take action. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. In the case regarding the Arnold police force, it is said that although the city believed it had a strong case, it did not want to risk a sympathetic jury, because fighting the case could have cost the City of Arnold more than $2 million in damages and legal fees. The city council voted 8-0 to approve the settlement. The officer, Alicia Ott was hired in 1999 as an Arnold patrol officer. She became a detective in 2009, which is when she said Owen Conarow, another officer who is the department’s gun instructor, began sexually harassing her. She claims in the lawsuit the incidents led to her being demoted, suspended and eventually fired. As with sexual harassment, retaliation is not uncommon either. However, there are laws to protect against this. So despite any fears you may have of retaliation, do not hesitate in reporting any incidences of sexual harassment. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws, as they apply specifically to your case – regardless of your level of employment, and regardless of the sector (private or public) in which you work. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be contacted at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => City Agrees to Pay $500,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Suit [post_excerpt] => The City of Arnold, Missouri has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle a sexual harassment case filed by a former police officer. Meanwhile, the police officer accused of the harassment remains employed by the city. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a $55,000 settlement with the city's parks director over allegations of harassment. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => city-agrees-to-pay-500000-to-settle-sexual-harassment-suit [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-05-28 23:32:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-05-28 23:32:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=960 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 954 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-05-16 22:25:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-05-16 22:25:48 [post_content] => U.S. District Judge Cormack Carney, from Orange County in Southern California, considered the economic depression that happened in 2008 that lead Cheryl Fu to make fraudulent bank transactions to keep her business afloat. On the 25th of February, Cheryl Fu was sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment; she pleaded guilty of bank fraud. Meanwhile, creditors’ (of Fu’s business) counsel and government attorneys argued for 46 months of imprisonment instead of 36 months. Fu’s counsel, Steven Katzman, argued for a lesser sentence for Cheryl Fu that would be more appropriate. Attorney Katzman, of Bienert, Miller & Katzman, PLC, argued that Cheryl Fu only committed such a crime to keep her family’s business Galleria USA, Inc. Attorney Katzman argued that his client was not motivated out of greed, but was motivated to save the family’s business. Fu’s business, the Galleria USA, was doing great until the economic recession last 2008. Cheryl Fu and Thomas Fu (her husband), run and operate the Galleria USA, a home décor business based in Anaheim. The business imported Chinese home decors and furnishings and they sold to TJ Maxx, Home Depot, Costco, and Lowe’s. Aside from the Galleria USA, Cheryl and Thomas Fu also had a home décor shop in China, the branch of Galleria in Hong Kong. The Galleria H.K. was placed under liquidation. In March 2011, the Bank of America, and six other banks, filed a lawsuit against Cheryl and Thomas Fu regarding $130 million worth of a revolving line of credit. In January, Cheryl Fu pleaded guilty and admitted that she submitted fraudulent reports, overstating the receivables of their business to tens of millions. Her fraudulent reports led the banks to lend them $4.7 million, an amount which they would not receive otherwise. During court trials, the liquidator of Galleria H.K. and the Bank of America presented that the Fu’s lost $200 million since 2001. However, Attorney Katzman argued that Fu’s business was doing well until the economic crisis in 2008. Attorney Katzman further added that the Bank of America forced and pressured the Fu’s to pay $40 million in credit. The Fu’s tried to pay by using their own capital. However, the Fu’s were still short of funds, which led them to make the decision, which they regret, of falsifying Galleria’s receivable reports. Katzman also told the court that Galleria was successful and was even considered as Home Depot’s Partner of the Year in 2007. Furthermore, Mrs. Fu started new businesses, serving the same clients, without the help of bank financing, after the downfall of Galleria USA. Based on the evidence presented, the court did not hear the appeal of the government attorneys and of the counsel of the Bank of America for a longer sentence of imprisonment. Instead, the court sentenced Mrs. Fu with 36 months of imprisonment and required her to pay $4.7 million. Using the profits she earned from a new business, Mrs. Fu paid $250,000 already. Visit BMKattorneys.com for more information on the law firm and cases like this one. [post_title] => BMK Lawyer Successfully Obtained Lesser Sentence for Home Decor Business Owner Trying to Keep their Business during Economic Recession [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => bmk-lawyer-successfully-obtained-lesser-sentence-for-home-improvement-business-owner-trying-to-keep-their-business-during-economic-recession [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-05-22 17:39:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-05-22 17:39:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=954 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 948 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-04-01 22:37:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-04-01 22:37:18 [post_content] => A jury recently ordered the city of Los Angeles to pay $1.2 million to a black police officer who was harassed on a basis of his race by his white supervisor and other officers. Earl Wright accused his supervisor, Sgt. Peter Foster and various other officers of carrying out racial pranks and making racial comments that left him feeling "embarrassed and humiliated" throughout the course of his employment with the LAPD. One of several examples brought about during the lawsuit was on Wright’s 20th anniversary with the LAPD. Wright’s supervisor had called Wright and his partner back to the station after having been out in the field so they could celebrate Wright's 20th year of service with the LAPD. In doing so, the lawsuit claimed that Foster presented Wright with a cake. The cake featured a piece of fried chicken and a slice of watermelon on it. According to court documents, Wright’s supervisors were aware of the harassment taking place, yet - did not take any actions to stop, or correct the behavior. The city had offered $10,000 to settle the claims. Wright’s lawyers offered to drop the lawsuit for $400,000. No agreement was reached between the city and the officer, so the 4-day trial ensued, yielding the $1.2 Million judgment –an amount three times greater than what Wright and his attorneys were originally willing to settle for. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck (in a written statement) said he was "truly saddened by the events that occurred in that work environment perpetrated by a few individuals, including Officer Wright." But 7-digit payouts are not foreign to the LAPD of late. In fact, The Los Angeles City Council recently agreed to pay $1.25-million to a lesbian LAPD officer and a retired lesbian officer to settle claims by the two women that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by their supervisor. The first step to combating racial, sexual, or any type of employment-related harassment for that matter is to report it. If you feel you are the victim of harassment, specifically sexual harassment as was the case with the lesbian officers, do not hesitate. Protect your rights - and contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws as they apply specifically to your case. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => LAPD Officer Awarded $1.2 Million in Harassment Suit [post_excerpt] => A jury recently ordered the city of Los Angeles to pay $1.2 million to a black police officer who was harassed on a basis of his race by his white supervisor and other officers. Earl Wright accused his supervisor, Sgt. Peter Foster and various other officers of carrying out racial pranks and making racial comments that left him feeling "embarrassed and humiliated" throughout the course of his employment with the LAPD. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => lapd-officer-awarded-1-2-million-in-harassment-suit [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-04-01 22:37:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-04-01 22:37:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=948 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 941 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-03-22 17:08:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-03-22 17:08:34 [post_content] => The Los Angeles City Council recently agreed to pay $1.25-million to a lesbian LAPD officer and a retired lesbian officer. The payout serves to settle claims by the two women that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by their supervisor. The agreement is the latest of numerous six- and seven-digit settlements and jury awards the city has had to pay as result of discrimination, retaliation and other employment related issues brought about by LAPD officers. Sexual harassment happens in all forms, and in all sectors of business, ranging from the public sector as seen here with the LAPD to the private sector, as seen in a multitude of cases. So regardless of your employer, regardless of your job, and regardless of your sexual orientation, if you feel you have been sexually harassed, chances are you have been. Do not hesitate. The first step to combating the harassment is to report it. Protect your rights - and contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. In the case against the LAPD, the two openly gay women were assigned to the department's Van Nuys Division in 2010 where they were supervised by a 25-year veteran of the force. According to the court documents, the women were recipients of vulgar sexual comments and propositions by their supervisor. Despite repeated complaints to their more senior supervisors and officials, the harassment continued. The women’s claims were supported by their co-workers and colleagues who are said to have witnessed the abuse and were prepared to testify should the cases have gone to trial. Rather than baring the financial costs of the trial, the City Council (and the female officers and their attorneys) thought it best to settle out of court. If you are the victim of sexual harassment, you are protected under California law. The only way to ensure that those rights are fully protected is to obtain legal representation. So do not hesitate, contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. Depending on the facts of your case, a settlement may (as was the case with the female officers) or may not be in your best interest. Professional legal-council can help you determine the best legal courses of action. So again, do not hesitate. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer today, so he/she can give you more information on California state laws as they apply specifically to your case. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => LAPD to Payout $1.25 million in Sexual Harassment Settlement [post_excerpt] => The Los Angeles City Council recently agreed to pay $1.25-million to a lesbian LAPD officer and a retired lesbian officer. The payout serves to settle claims by the two women that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by their supervisor. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => lapd-to-payout-1-25-million-in-sexual-harassment-settlement [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-03-22 18:38:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-03-22 18:38:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=941 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 929 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-03-14 21:30:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-03-14 21:30:28 [post_content] => A former National Guard employee was recently awarded more than $231,000. This, after the National Guard failed to properly investigate a complaint she had filed, alleging repeated sexual harassment. Vikki Rouleau was a GS-9 technician with the District of Columbia National Guard. She resigned in 2010 though, after a co-worker’s “numerous unwanted advances” that included slapping her on the rare end, according to the recent ruling by Judge David Norkin of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This sort of harassment is not uncommon. If you work in the Los Angeles area, and you feel you are the victim of sexual harassment, the sooner you report the harassment, and the sooner you seek legal representation, the better. So do not hesitate. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. There are rights to protect you – but the only way to ensure those rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law is to have legal representation. In the case above, although Rouleau reported the harassment while still with the Guard, the agency failed to explain her right to file a formal complaint. This is not rare. Often times people without legal representation, do not know their rights - all the more reason if you are being harassed to contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. After being reassigned to clerical duties, Rouleau felt her reassignment was retaliation for having spoken up about the harassment. There are laws to protect against this too. This is all the more reason to have legal representation – again, to ensure that your rights are fully protected. So do not wait. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney immediately. After resigning from the National Guard, Rouleau found work elsewhere within the Department of Defense, but at a lower-graded position. The $231,425 awarded includes $37,000 to pay for three years of psychiatric visits and anti-depressant medications. This is not uncommon. Victims of sexual harassment often endure physical and emotional pain and hardships. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can alleviate some of the mental stress involved by putting your mind at ease in knowing that you are protected. So again, do not hesitate. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer today, so he/she can give you more information on California state laws as they apply specifically to your case. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => National Guard Pays Out $231,000 in Sexual Harassment Suit [post_excerpt] => A former National Guard employee was recently awarded more than $231,000. This, after the National Guard failed to properly investigate a complaint she had filed, alleging repeated sexual harassment. Vikki Rouleau was a GS-9 technician with the District of Columbia National Guard. She resigned in 2010 though, after a co-worker’s “numerous unwanted advances” that included slapping her on the rare end, according to the recent ruling by Judge David Norkin of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => national-guard-pays-out-231000-in-sexual-harassment-suit [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-03-14 21:30:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-03-14 21:30:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=929 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 913 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-03-05 22:56:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-03-05 22:56:31 [post_content] => The State of New York has agreed to pay in excess of $1 million in public money to settle sexual harassment claims against state workers. 13 females and one male brought cases against various state agencies over the course of four years. The largest single payout of the case brought forward was for a case involving the state Office of Children and Family Services, a case that yielded a $650,000 payout. The million dollar settlement isn’t the first of cases to be settled by the state. October records indicate that New York taxpayers paid $5.3 million in more than 20 other settlements, dating back to 2008. Sexual harassment is not to be taken lightly, and as shown here it has stern consequences. As with the state of New York, the state of California has strict laws governing against sexual harassment – especially in the work place. If you feel you have been sexually harassed, report it immediately to your supervisor and/or to human resources. Also though, be sure to protect your legal rights by contacting a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. All too often sexual harassment in the work place goes unreported. Employees are often hesitant to report such incidences - afraid of retaliation by their employer. However, there are laws to protect against retaliation as well. So do not fear what might happen if you report incidences of sexual harassment. Psychological and physical anguish often accompany being victimized by sexual harassment. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can help alleviate some of the fear by ensuring that your legal rights will be protected to the fullest extent of the law. Because you do have rights, but the only way to make sure those rights are protected is to have legal representation. The million dollar payout by the state of New York ends claims against several state agencies - including the offices of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Office, the Downstate Medical Center, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp., the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the State University of New York at Stony Brook -- and even the state courts system. Regardless of where you work – whether for a public entity or private, large business or small, everyone is protected under the law. So do not hesitate. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer today, so he/she can give you more information on California state laws as they apply specifically to your case. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => State Pays $1M to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims [post_excerpt] => The State of New York has agreed to pay in excess of $1 million in public money to settle sexual harassment claims against state workers. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => state-pays-1-million-to-settle-sexual-harrassment-claims [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ [post_modified] => 2013-03-05 23:37:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-03-05 23:37:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=913 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 907 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-03-01 01:06:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-03-01 01:06:59 [post_content] => Sexual harassment happens in the public sector, just as it happens in the private sector. In this case, Ventura County Managed Medi-Cal Care Commission, its CEO, and Regional Government Services are all being sued for alleged sexual harassment of a former administrative assistant. Andrea Lucas is seeking damages for sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and assault & battery. It all began when Lucas started noticing her CEO gazing at her body. The stares segued to sexual comments, which segued to unsolicited flirtations, and unwanted touching. This sort of sexual harassment in the workplace is all too common. If you feel you have been sexually harassed in the work place, chances are you have. Fortunately though, California law protects you - and others like you. For this reason, it is imperative that you seek legal counsel immediately. Do not wait. Contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney immediately. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can help you through the process, and can evaluate the facts of your case to provide counsel for the best legal course of action. In the case above, like many other sexual harassment victims, Lucas unfortunately felt compelled to remain silent, afraid that she would lose her job if she reported the harassment. This sort of fear is all too frequent among those who are sexually harassed. But there are laws to prevent and protect employees from retaliation. So do not be afraid. Although the process can be scary, a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can guide you, and ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. According to court papers, the CEO’s harassment caused Lucas emotional and physical pain - so much so, that she eventually took a leave of absence. Shortly thereafter, the CEO resigned and Regional Government informed Lucas that she would no longer be employed. Lucas and her attorneys will argue that she was terminated in retaliation for having reported the sexual harassment – which California law serves to prevent. If this - or something similar to this - has happened to you, you need to protect yourself. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws as they apply to your case specifically, and can help determine the best courses of action. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => Sexual Harassment in The Public Sector [post_excerpt] => Sexual harassment happens in the public sector, just as it happens in the private sector. In this case, Ventura County Managed Medi-Cal Care Commission, its CEO, and Regional Government Services are all being sued for alleged sexual harassment of a former administrative assistant. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sexual-harassment-in-the-public-sector [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ [post_modified] => 2013-03-01 01:20:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-03-01 01:20:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=907 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 901 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-02-15 23:45:46 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-02-15 23:45:46 [post_content] => Lewd behavior is not uncommon in bars. But lewd behavior by management to its employees – that is illegal, and allegations of such behavior is going to cost a Chicago bar $100,000. This is the amount agreed upon to settle a sexual harassment case brought about by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC claims that South Loop Club violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The suit claims that the bar’s female employees were subjected to degrading language, which included sexual comments about the employees’ body parts. In addition to the comments, the EEOC claims that the employees were subjected to unwanted sexual touching, and were therefore subjected to a hostile environment in which to work. Unfortunately though, this sort of behavior, and this sort of work environment is just as prevalent in Los Angeles as it is in Chicago. And it takes place in offices and other places of business, just as often as it does in bars. John Rowe, district director for the EEOC in Chicago said in a statement: “This case is a reminder that federal law protects women working in bars from sexual harassment as much as women working in high-end business environments. It doesn’t matter whether your collar is blue, pink or white, sexual harassment is illegal, and the EEOC will combat it.” So if you feel you are sexually harassed, regardless of where you work – you need to report the harassment immediately. The law serves to protect you, and a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can ensure that those rights are protected. In order to protect those rights though, you need legal representation. So contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney today. For without legal representation, you likely would not know your rights, and may not be protected to the fullest extent that the law allows. In the case of the South Loop Club, the bar not only agreed to pay its claimants $100,000, but it also agreed to have its employees undergo training about harassment and retaliation. This is in efforts of protecting current and future employees from enduring what former employees endured. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws as they apply to your case specifically, and can help determine the best courses of action. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (213) 985-1466. [post_title] => Bar Agrees to Pay $100,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Case [post_excerpt] => Lewd behavior is not uncommon in bars. But lewd behavior by management to its employees – that is illegal, and allegations of such behavior is going to cost a Chicago bar $100,000. This is the amount agreed upon to settle a sexual harassment case brought about by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => bar-agrees-to-pay-100000-to-settle-sexual-harassment-case [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ [post_modified] => 2013-02-15 23:45:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-02-15 23:45:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=901 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 887 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2013-02-05 18:32:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-02-05 18:32:00 [post_content] => Females are often thought to be the victims of sexual harassment. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, a famous steakhouse in New York recently reached a $600,000 settlement in a male-on-male sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. 22 male waiters at Sparks Steak House in Manhattan were the victims of inappropriate comments and touching. The harassment was done primarily by a male manager over the course of nearly eight years. Sexual harassment does not discriminate based on sex. It happens to males just as it happens to females. So, male or female, if you feel you are the victim of sexual harassment, it is important that you report the incident(s), and that you contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney immediately. There are laws to protect you and your rights, and a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can protect those rights. In the case of Sparks Steakhouse, despite the fact that many waiters complained to management, the harassment did not stop. Some of those who made the reports even endured retaliation - and were given more difficult work assignments, and/or were ultimately suspended. All too often the fear of retaliation prevents people from reporting sexual harassment. But again, there are laws to protect you. So contact a Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney immediately, so he/she can review the facts of your case specifically, and can tell you the best courses of legal action. In addition to having to pay $600,000, Sparks Restaurant also agreed to establish a complaint hot line, agreed to distribute an amended sexual harassment policy to all employees, and agreed to conduct anti-discrimination training. According to the lead attorney for the EEOC on the case, “When an employer fails to address harassment and responds by retaliating against the victims, it compounds the violation. We believe this (the settlement) is a fair resolution.” Fear of retaliation often prevents people from stepping forward with sexual harassment claims. However, as clearly demonstrated by this case, the fear of retaliation should not prevent a victim from protecting his/her rights. A Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer can give you more information on California state laws, as they apply specifically to your case, and can help determine the best courses of action. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney can be reached at (949) 260-9131. [post_title] => Male on Male Sexual Harassment Suit Results in $600,000 Settlement [post_excerpt] => Females are often thought to be the victims of sexual harassment. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, a famous steakhouse in New York recently reached a $600,000 settlement in a male-on-male sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => male-on-male-sexual-harassment-suit-results-in-600000-settlement [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/sexual-harassment-lawyer-california/ [post_modified] => 2013-02-05 18:37:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-02-05 18:37:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.employmentlawlawyers.com/?p=887 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )