What Is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment generally falls into two categories:

1. Quid Pro Quo Harassment

When a supervisor or person in authority conditions job benefits on sexual conduct.

2. Hostile Work Environment

When unwelcome conduct based on sex is severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive work environment.

Harassment can come from supervisors, co-workers, or even clients or customers.

Examples of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can include:

• Unwanted touching or physical contact
• Sexual comments, jokes, or innuendo
• Repeated requests for dates or sexual favors
• Explicit messages, emails, or images
• Comments about your body or appearance
• Retaliation after rejecting advances

Even if it seems “subtle” or normalized, it may still be illegal.

You Are Protected Under California Law

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides strong protections against harassment.

Employers are required to:

• Prevent harassment
• Investigate complaints
• Take corrective action

If they fail to do so, they can be held liable.

You Don’t Have to Report It Perfectly

Many people hesitate because they didn’t report it immediately or weren’t sure how.

That’s common — and it does NOT mean you don’t have a case.

We build strong cases using:

• Your account of events
• Witnesses
• Messages or documentation
• Patterns of behavior
• Employer response (or lack of response)

What You May Be Entitled To

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment, you may recover:

• Emotional distress damages
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Punitive damages (in serious cases)
• Attorney’s fees and costs

Many cases can be resolved confidentially, but we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial.

Why Oakwood Legal Group

• Strategic, aggressive representation
• Experience handling sensitive workplace claims
• Focus on high-value outcomes
• Direct, responsive communication

We take your case seriously — and we move quickly.

What To Do Next

If you’re experiencing sexual harassment:

1. Document everything (dates, comments, incidents)

2. Save messages, emails, or evidence

3. Avoid deleting anything

4. Contact us for a confidential consultation

You don’t have to handle this alone.

Free Confidential Consultation

We’ll listen, evaluate your situation, and give you a clear, honest assessment.

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