Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Re: How document employer knowledge when head of company is involved

If you are a California resident working for a California employer in California, what you have described could be considered to be sexual harassment (either or both "quid pro quo sexual harassment" and/or "hostile work environment"). As such, all California employers are mandated to establish, publish and use their "sexual harassment policy." Most employers have established a "zero tolerance" policy to any form of sexual harassment. If your employer has such a zero tolerance policy, the conduct you describe should be stopped immediately upon receipt of notice of an offense. Your problem may fall within the legal doctrine known as the "futility doctrine", since any effort to complain in hopes of correction is probably futile . . . the apparent offenders are business owners. In your circumstance, you might want to consider contacting the local office of the Department of Fair Employment & Housing. The local DFEH office will assist you in investigating and possibly resolving the problem at your workplace. Alternatively, you should also consider consulting with an employment attorney.