Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination is pervasive in California. Employers often do not do enough to train their managers and staff to prevent harassment from occurring at the workplace. They also fail properly protect employees after the employees become become victims of sexual harassment. There are many statutory protections in place to protect victims from this type of misconduct, as discussed in this blog post.
Unfortunately, many employers do not purchase insurance to compensate victims of workplace sexual harassment. These businesses are therefore forced to pay claims out of their own pockets. These employers commonly claim that they do not have money to pay damages that they are legally required to pay. At the Zwerdling Law Firm, we do not see this as an impediment to successfully resolving employment cases. Rather, we see this as an opportunity to become creative to ensure a successful resolution using the tools and methods that we have at our disposal. For example, we have resolved employment related cases with payment plans and enforcement structures, such as stipulated judgments, that ensure that if employers try to back out of a negotiated settlement, they will face significant penalties.
We have the experience to stand up to sexual harassers and protect your right to a workplace free from this type of misbehavior.