Legal Question in Disability Law in California
Employment Harrassment
I work for a small office of roughly 10 people. The owner, my boss has been verbally abusive to me as well as co-workers since I started 3 months ago. He smokes inside the office, he uses profanity directed at me, and views pornographic material while at work. After a heated discussion from his verbal abuse, I left and said I needed a break. I have had headaches almost daily since I started, and I have been under an enormous amount of stress. I did not return for three days and was told I abondoned my position. I did not quit, in fact, I called and spoke with a co-worker since my boss was not in the office and said I would be in on the following Monday. What is my legal recourse, if any?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Employment Harrassment
I would need a few more facts, such as, are you male or female, is your boss male or female. It is unlawful for him to be smoking inside the office.
You probably have a case against the employer, but it would depend on a number of factors. If you wish, you can call my office at 925-924-0100
Re: Employment Harrassment
have you been terminated? if so, you may have a claim for wrongful termination . . .
however, many questions must be asked with an eye to a complete analysis of your claim . . .
you can file a claim with the California Fair Employment and Housing office near you and they will do an investigation for you free of charge . . .
or you can seek counsel from an attorney in your area who can help you evaluate your claim . . .
whatever you do . . . you must act immediately . . . there are very specific time frames which must be followed or you may forever lose the right to damages . . .
contact either a lawyer or your local FEHA office now . . . good luck . . . Patty Lewis . . .
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