Sexual Harassment

California Bay Area Lawyer Fighting for Ordinary People

No one should have to go through sexual harassment at work. If you have been harassed, you can file a lawsuit. If the suit is successful, the harassment will cease and you will get compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, etc.

Attorney Michael E. Adams, of Redwood City, California, can help you get justice. He has more than 35 years of experience representing employees throughout the California Bay Area, including San Jose, Hayward, Fremont, and elsewhere in San Mateo County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County. Contact us to set up a free phone consultation.

There are two types of sexual harassment that make for valid employment law cases:

• Quid pro quo, in which an employer or supervisor demands sexual favors in exchange for promotion or other job benefits. Voluntary sexual contact also qualifies as quid pro quo harassment, provided that it is with a superior. The law considers sexual contact with a superior to be inherently coercive.
• Hostile work environment, which means that there is a constant atmosphere of unwelcome sexual suggestions, lewd language and imagery, etc. People who suffer a hostile work environment often fear going to their jobs. A single flirtation or suggestive comment may not qualify as sexual harassment, but may be against company policy.

Do not worry if you are not sure whether your situation qualifies as sexual harassment. Our lawyer can talk with you, listen to what happened, and let you know what the law can do. He has successfully handled many sexual harassment lawsuits. Just a few examples are as follows:

• Mr. Adams represented a young woman working for a small grocery store who was sexually touched by the proprietor in the employee lunchroom. After filing suit, Mr. Adams went to jury trial, obtaining a verdict awarding both compensatory and punitive damages against the proprietor.
• Mr. Adams represented a waitress whose co-workers continually harassed her with off-color remarks as well as slaps and pinches on her backside. After filing suit, Mr. Adams pursued mediation and obtained a reasonable settlement for her.

If you have questions about sexual harassment, contact us to set up a free initial telephone consultation with attorney Michael Adams. For your convenience, evening and weekend office hours may be arranged. Fee arrangements are either on a contingency, hybrid, or hourly basis.

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