Glendale Workplace Harassment Lawyer

Experienced Workplace Harassment Attorney in Glendale, CA

There is no reason anyone should ever be harassed at work. Workplace harassment can make you feel small, unvalued, and disrespected. It’s up to you to take the proper actions towards getting this matter resolved. That can involve reporting the matter to your supervisor, filing a claim with state and/or federal employment agencies, and contacting legal support to walk you through your options. You should contact a Glendale workplace harassment lawyer for help with your case.

The legal team at California Employment Counsel, APC recognizes how hard it can be to stand up for yourself in a workplace harassment case. California’s workplace harassment laws tend to support the victim, and a Glendale workplace harassment attorney can help you determine the right course of action. A Glendale employment lawyer on our team has decades of combined legal experience. We can help you build your case, gather evidence, and protect your interests.

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Raymond E.Hane III

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Nicholas A.Hane, Esq.

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What Is Workplace Harassment?

In California, workplace harassment is any form of unwelcome, offensive behavior that’s based on a person’s protected traits, including sex, race, age, pregnancy, disability, gender, religion, and national origin. Workplace harassment creates a hostile work environment. It can be verbal, physical, visual, and sexual. In 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed 1,350 cases of workplace discrimination in California based solely on sex.

If you decide to move forward with legal action in a workplace harassment case in Glendale, your case is generally handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Depending on the exact details of your case, it could take place at the Glendale Courthouse on East Broadway, the Burbank Courthouse on East Olive in Burbank, or the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on North Hill in Los Angeles. You should hire a workplace harassment lawyer for help.

Other Types of Anaheim Cases We Handle

• Unpaid Wages & Overtime
• Workplace Harassment
• Sexual Harassment
• Workplace Discrimination
• Whistleblowers
• Wrongful Termination

What to Do if You Are Harassed at Work

It’s understandable to be confused about your first steps if you become the victim of workplace harassment. California state law prohibits harassment in the workplace by any person, but it still happens every day. In fact, approximately 2.6 million Californians directly experienced an act of hate between 2022 and 2023, which can include harassment and discrimination at work. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself after an incident of workplace harassment:

• Document Everything: You can never have too much evidence in a case like this. The more documentation you have, the easier it can be to explain what exactly happened. Be sure to write down the exact circumstances of every incident, including what was said, what was done, who witnessed it, who participated, and where it happened. Save any texts, emails, voicemails, or photos that support your version of events.
• Report it Through Proper Channels: Every company has different protocols for reporting workplace
  discrimination incidents. It’s recommended that you consult your employee handbook to know how your company wants you to report something. Then, bring your evidence to your company’s H.R. department or your direct supervisor and tell them what happened. Leave nothing out.
• Keep Copies of Your Complaints: When you report the incident, insist on getting a paper copy of the incident report for your own records. It’s not uncommon for a company to try to bury embarrassing situations by destroying evidence and even firing employees who try to stand up for themselves. If you keep your own records, you can prove that you did everything the right way.
• File a Complaint: If your employer does nothing to fix the problem, you should consider reaching out to an employment lawyer. They can help you file a formal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and possibly the EEOC if you want to take this higher. Your lawyer can take control of your case from there and help you challenge any retaliatory actions your company may take against you for reporting harassment.

FAQs

Is Workplace Harassment Illegal in California?

Yes, workplace harassment is illegal in California, specifically when it targets an employee’s protected traits. To be considered illegal, the harassment must be severe or repetitious enough to foster a hostile work environment for the victim. If you are harassed at work, you need to document the incident, speak with your supervisor, and consider retaining legal support to help you with your next steps.

How Hard Is It to Succeed in a Workplace Harassment Case?

It can be very difficult to succeed in a workplace harassment case. The burden of proof is on you, and the threshold is quite high. You have to prove that the conduct in question was severe enough to alter the conditions of your employment, which won’t be easy. Additionally, your employer may be desperate to avoid a public scandal, and they may push back considerably. Many harassment cases are settled out of court.

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What Do I Do if My Employer Did Nothing After I Reported the Harassment?

If you report an incident of workplace harassment to your employer and they don’t do anything about it, don’t panic. That’s not the end of your case. It simply means you have to escalate. You should contact an employment lawyer to help you file a formal complaint with the Civil Rights Department and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Since your employer ignored your complaint, they may now be complicit in the harassment themselves.

What Qualifies as Workplace Harassment in California?

Many different behaviors qualify as workplace harassment in California. Some of the most common examples of workplace harassment include:

• Racial slurs.
• Targeted exclusion.
• Unwanted sexual advances.
• Gender-based comments.
• Mocking a disabled person’s accommodation needs.
• Insulting religious garments, beliefs, or practices.
• Physical threats.

If you feel that you have been harassed due to a protected trait, you need to document it comprehensively and report it properly.

Hire a Workplace Harassment Lawyer Today

It can be hard to know what to do after suffering an embarrassing or insulting harassment incident at work. It’s vital that you do what you can to protect yourself and your future claim. At California Employment Counsel, APC, we can help you build a substantial case and defend yourself. Contact us to speak to someone on our team.

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