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You Don’t Have to Tolerate Harassment to Keep Your Job.
Sexual harassment is illegal, humiliating, and inexcusable. Whether you are facing persistent unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or a culture that allows misconduct to thrive, we are here to stop it and secure the justice you deserve.
Too many employees are told to "just deal with it" or "laugh it off." But no one should ever feel unsafe or demeaned while earning a living. If you’ve been subjected to unwelcome sexual conduct or a hostile work environment, you are not the problem—the behavior is. California law provides strong protections for workers who stand up against harassment. It’s time to level the playing field and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Persistent sexual propositions or physical contact that makes your workplace feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Being told that your career advancement, raises, or job security depend on your willingness to submit to sexual requests.
Being subjected to explicit emails, derogatory comments, or inappropriate "jokes" that interfere with your ability to perform your job.
Facing demotions, bad schedules, or sudden termination after refusing advances or reporting harassment to management.
When those in power abuse their authority to cross personal boundaries, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
If your employer knows about the harassment and fails to take prompt, corrective action, they are legally liable for the harm caused.
Sexual harassment is about power. Employers often try to dismiss these incidents as "misunderstandings" or "personality conflicts" to protect their bottom line or their brand. We don't accept their narratives. We document the abuse, identify the power dynamics, and force the company to pay for the damage they allowed to happen.
“When your workplace becomes a place of fear, your legal rights are being violated. We don't just advocate for your rights; we fight to ensure you are compensated for the harm you've suffered.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney
We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
We specialize in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), utilizing every protection available to stop harassment.
We leverage our reputation for trial readiness to force employers to take your claims seriously and settle for fair value.
You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.
No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.
We provide a safe, confidential space to share what happened, assess your legal rights, and plan your next steps.
We securely gather all evidence of the harassment, including texts, emails, witness statements, and reports to HR.
We quantify the impact of the harassment on your professional and personal life, seeking full financial and legal accountability.
We pursue your employer for damages, aiming to hold them responsible for the environment they created.
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You don’t have to suffer in silence. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.
In California, under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Quid Pro Quo: Submission to the conduct is made a term or condition of employment or the basis for employment decisions (like raises or promotions).
Hostile Work Environment: The conduct is so severe or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.