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Workplace harassment is illegal if it is based on a protected characteristics. Here is an example of the characteristics that would amount to illegal workplace harassment:

• Racial based harassment
• Gender based harassment
• Disability based harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Age based harassment (over 40)
• Sexual orientation harassment
• National origin based harassment

What Constitutes Illegal Workplace Harassment?

Workplace harassment becomes illegal when it is unwelcome and is severe enough to create a hostile work environment. Often the conduct needs to be severe and pervasive and occur frequently. But if the conduct is severe enough, even one act or instance of harassment can be enough in California.

Examples of Conduct that Constitutes Workplace Harassment

Here are a few examples of workplace harassment:

• Offensive statements
• Jokes, ridicule or humiliation
• Threats or bullying
• Displaying offensive materials
• Unwelcome touching

Brief Explanation of a Racially Hostile Work Environment Case

Our client worked as a security guard in the Bay Area. He was African American and a co-worker made racists jokes around him. The co-worker increased the harassment by leaving a noose on our client’s car. Our client reported the incident to management and they did nothing to help him. The company did not discipline the co-worker or take any steps to prevent further harassment. The racial harassment only increased as the co-worker retaliated against our client for reporting him. The companies failure to protect our client violated his rights under California law and triggered legal liability. The company was made aware of the racial harassment and at that point it was legally obligated to protect our client. This is an example of illegal workplace harassment based on our client’s race.

Contact an Employment Lawyer

If you are subject to illegal workplace harassment, contact an employment lawyer in your area as soon as possible. Feel free to contact us.