Gender Harassment Attorneys San Francisco

Sexual harassment is the most common form of unlawful harassment in California workplaces, though harassment can occur based on other protected factors under the law, such as race, disability, or age. Gender harassment can also be common, and while it is often associated with sexual harassment, this is a different type of harassment.

If you believe that you endured gender harassment at work, you should not delay in learning about your rights from gender harassment attorneys in San Francisco.

What is Gender Harassment?

Gender harassment is conduct at work that is offensive and targets an aspect of the employee’s gender. Such conduct might be based on:

• Gender identity – Your deeply-held inner belief of what gender you identify with, including male, female, or neither.
• Gender expression – How you present your gender identity through your external appearance and behavior, including voice, haircut, clothing, and more.
• Nonconformity with gender stereotypes – If your gender expression or identity does not match up with traditional societal norms, such as a male choosing to dress in a more effeminate manner.
• Pregnancy-related matters – Pregnancy discrimination and harassment can be a form of gender harassment, such as harassing a female employee about being pregnant or choosing not to get pregnant.

While the understanding of gender has changed significantly over time, many people still hold outdated views of gender norms and expectations. Employees who do not conform to those expectations may be subjected to harassing and offensive behavior.

What Conduct Constitutes Gender Harassment?

Many different types of conduct can constitute harassment. Some examples might include:

• Offensive words and comments
• Threats
• Unwanted touching or physical contact
• Offensive jokes or messages
• Derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings

Harassing conduct is unlawful when it sufficiently offends, humiliates, or distresses you, disrupts your emotional tranquility in the workplace, affects your ability to perform the job as usual, or otherwise interferes with your personal sense of well-being.

If you believe that you are working in a hostile environment, you should immediately report the matter to your employer. If your employer fails to take action to effectively stop the harassment, you have the right to file a claim. You also might be able to take legal action if:

• A supervisor harassed you
• You felt forced to quit your job due to the ongoing hostile work environment
• Your employer retaliated against you for complaining of possible harassment

Always have a skilled lawyer review the situation and advise you of your rights.

Speak with Gender Harassment Attorneys in San Francisco Right Away

At the law firm of Minnis & Smallets LLP, we take all forms of workplace discrimination very seriously, and we stand up for the rights of employees to have a work environment free from harassing conduct. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment, please discuss the matter with our dedicated gender harassment attorneys in San Francisco. Contact us for a free discussion and case evaluation today.