Who do I tell if I feel that I am being sexually harassed at work?

If you are experiencing sexual harassment of any kind the workplace, you should follow your company’s sexual harassment reporting procedure. If your employer does not have a policy in place, then discuss the sexual harassment with your supervisor, human resources representative or another individual in your company’s management with whom you feel comfortable. They all have a legal duty to investigate your claim.

Make sure to document any steps you take to report the harassment, including taking notes on specific incidents, locations, dates, witnesses, conversations and other details. While you can report sexual harassment verbally, putting your complaint into writing is recommended. It can serve as important evidence if you end up filing a legal claim in court in the future.

If your boss or human resources representative is the one who is sexually harassing you, or if you feel like your employer is not taking your complaint seriously, you can speak to the California Department of Fair Employment or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. You can also discuss your situation with an employment lawyer to understand what steps you can take.

Other Sexual Harassment FAQs:

• Can I file a sexual harassment claim against my employer if I was harassed outside of the workplace?
• Can I file a sexual harassment claim even if there were no witnesses?
• Can my employer fire me if I complain about sexual harassment?
• Can my employer retaliate against me for filing a sexual harassment claim?
• Can sexual harassment victims stay anonymous?
• Does online harassment count as sexual harassment?
• Does physical touching need to be involved for conduct to be considered sexual harassment?
• Does verbal harassment count as sexual harassment?
• How can a lawyer help me with my sexual harassment claim?
• How long do I have to file a sexual harassment claim?
• I was sexually harassed at work do I need an attorney?
• What evidence do you need to prove sexual harassment at work?
• What happens if you are laid off after being sexually harassed?
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• What should I do if I was sexually harassed at work?
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• What types of sexual harassment can occur in California workplaces?
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• Who is liable for sexual harassment in the workplace?