Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Representing Employees

The Genie Harrison Law Firm has decades of experience representing California employees in sexual harassment cases.

Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms. It may include unwanted comments, advances, or punishment for reporting misconduct. California law protects employees from sexual harassment at work. Knowing your rights is an important first step.

Our Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers represent employees in workplace harassment matters throughout Los Angeles and across California. We focus on helping workers understand their legal options under California employment law.

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What Is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Under California Law?

Under California law, sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related characteristics. Harassment can be verbal, physical, visual, or written. It does not need physical contact to be illegal.

Sexual harassment can be committed by:

Supervisors or managers
Coworkers
Company owners or executives
Clients, customers, or third parties

In many cases, employers can be legally responsible if they do not stop or address harassment. This is true once they know, or should have known, it was happening.

Types of Sexual Harassment Under California Law

California recognizes two primary forms of sexual harassment in the workplace:

Hostile Work Environment

A hostile work environment can happen when unwanted behavior is serious or common enough to disrupt an employee’s work. Examples may include:

Sexual comments, jokes, or gestures
Unwanted touching or physical proximity
Displaying sexually explicit images or messages
Repeated remarks about appearance or gender

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when someone ties job benefits or job consequences to sexual conduct. This may include situations where:

Promotions, raises, or assignments depend on sexual favors
An employee is threatened with termination or discipline for refusing advances

California employment law does not allow both forms of harassment.

What to Do If You Experience Sexual Harassment at Work in Los Angeles

Employees who experience sexual harassment may feel unsure about what to do. People commonly experience this when the conduct involves a supervisor or when someone fears punishment for speaking up.

Depending on the situation, options may include:

Writing down what happened and saving evidence
Reporting the behavior within the workplace, when appropriate
Filing a complaint with a government agency
Speaking with a lawyer to understand available protections

California law prohibits retaliation. This means employers cannot punish employees for reporting harassment or taking part in a workplace investigation. Retaliation itself may lead to additional legal claims.

How California Law Protects Employees from Sexual Harassment

California has strong workplace protections for employees. State law requires employers to:

Take reasonable steps to prevent harassment
Look into complaints promptly and fairly
Address misconduct when it occurs

These protections apply regardless of immigration status, job title, or work schedule. Employees may be full-time, part-time, or temporary. In some cases, harassment claims may overlap with discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination issues.

When to Speak With a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Every workplace situation is different. Talking to a sexual harassment lawyer in Los Angeles can help workers understand California employment laws. It can also show them what options they have.

Our firm focuses exclusively on representing employees in employment and civil rights matters. We handle sexual harassment claims arising in Los Angeles and throughout California.

Los Angeles Employment Law Representation for Employees

In addition to sexual harassment claims, our employment lawyers represent employees in matters involving:

Workplace discrimination
Retaliation
Wrongful termination
Wage and hour violations
Equal pay claims

We dedicate our practice to employee-side employment law. This focus allows us to stay centered on the legal issues that affect workers across California.

Sexual Harassment Representation Led by Genie Harrison

Sexual Harassment Representation
Led by Genie Harrison

Genie Harrison is a California employment lawyer with many years of experience. She represents employees in cases of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct.

Ms. Harrison has handled sexual harassment matters across California, including high-profile cases involving abuse of power in the workplace. Her experience includes representing several women who brought sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein, helping bring national attention to workplace sexual abuse, and accountability.

In 2022, the prestigious Consumer Attorney’s of California (CAOC ), a professional organization representing over 3,000 trial lawyers who advocate for plaintiffs in civil cases and lobby for consumer protection laws in Sacramento, named Ms. Harrison the Consumer Attorney of the Year. She earned this title for representing survivors in high-profile sexual harassment cases involving former film producer Harvey Weinstein.

Her work has focused on advocating for employees who experienced harassment, retaliation, or mistreatment, particularly in environments where reporting misconduct felt risky or discouraged.

Learn More About Genie Harrison’s Background and Experience

To learn more about Ms. Harrison, visit her profile page. Readers can also look at her cover story. It is in Super Lawyers® Magazine. This story highlights her career in employment law and sexual abuse cases.

This feature offers additional insight into her professional path, leadership in plaintiff-side employment law, and long-standing focus on representing individuals affected by workplace misconduct.

VIEW GENIE HARRISON’S PROFILE PAGE

SUPER LAWYERS MAGAZINE FEATURE STORY