Workplace Sexual Assault Claims

A victim of sexual assault that occurred at a workplace may be able to file a third party claim against his or her employer. Depending on the circumstances, several different types of claims are possible. For example, the employer may be liable for negligently maintaining the premises or for creating unsafe or dangerous conditions, such as through inadequate lighting or poorly maintaining locks or security systems.

The employer could be liable if they created or permitted a hostile work environment by not controlling the actions of the victim's superiors or co-workers. Hostile work environment harassment generally exists if unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace unreasonably interferes with an employee's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment environment. Several other factual scenarios may create liability on the employer's part, such as "quid pro quo harassment," in which an employee must accede to sexual demands or forfeit job benefits or other advantages, or otherwise be subject to less favorable working conditions.

Are you the victim of workplace sexual assault?

If you or someone close to you suffered workplace sexual assault, an experienced attorney can help you determine how to proceed with a claim against the liable party. Hostile work environments in which an employee is constantly under threats or is subjected to unwanted sexual comments, attention, touching, or worse. Workplace sexual assault can heavily impact the life of the victim and result in severe emotional damages. An attorney can provide you with experience legal representation if you are or a loved one is a victim of sexual assault.

It does not matter where you are employed, your workplace should be free from the risk of sexual assault. Our legal team at the firm understands the importance of a safe work environment and how some employees have been put in a position in which they feel forced to accept unwanted sexual comments or actions out of fear of losing their job, or actual threats that they will. We have over nineteen years of combined legal experience and have handled numerous workplace sexual assault cases. The California legal system allows individuals to file a claim against the perpetrator and owner of the company to compensate for their damages. You may have a claim against your employer or co-worker, but it is essential that you contact our firm as early as possible after the sexual assault so that we can document your claim and preserve any supporting evidence of the sexual assault.

You have rights under California law. You are protected from being forced to work in an unsafe work environment in which sexual assault could take place. We want to help you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible. Our firm, Lee & Kaufman will work tirelessly on your behalf and will aggressively pursue a settlement that compensates you for the damages in your case.