Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Re: Hostile Environment

I'm sorry. I meant to add to Mr. Nelson's answer earlier, but I must have done something wrong in trying to send it.

If your daughter was truly sexually assaulted, in addition to the usual sex harrassment type complaints, she may well have a claim against the co-worker, and possibly even the employer depending on the exact circumstances, for either sexual battery or stalking. Since the employer is a government agency, special notice requirements could apply before you could sue. The statute of limitations for this kind of suit is 2 years.

Also, your daughter may have a right to file criminal charges against the offender for sexual assault. Much depends on the nature of the behavior, but if it was a forceful kind of touching, his conduct could well be criminal.

At a miniumum, she should forcefully demand that her employer take aggressive action to address this co-worker's behavior. If it was truly a sexual assault, he should be fired.

Feel free to contact me if you have further questions.

Re: Hostile Environment

She has no more than a year to file the administrative claim, or she loses her rights. If less than that, and she has evidence of the allegations, contact me to discuss.