Workplace Discrimination: Are You a Victim?

WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION: Are You a Victim? KNOW THE SIGNS of Sexual Harassment Sexual comments, stories, or jokes Derogatory comments about gender Cat calling, whistling Requests for sexual favors Inappropriate touching Sending sexually graphic emails, images Linking sexual favors to raises, reviews Violating any part of company's sexual harassment policy WRONGFUL TERMINATION: Reasons You Can't Be Fired Nationality Pregnancy, family status Race Gender Age Sexual orientation Being a whistleblower Reporting sexual harassment, bullying Refusing to commit an illegal act (in some states) Been Victimized by Workplace Discrimination? TAKE THESE STEPS: 1. File a Complaint at Your Company • Follow complaint procedure • May go through HR, supervisor • Skip step if harasser handles complaints 2. Gather Evidence • Document incidents: dates, events, witnesses Keep relevant email, text communications 3. Contact an Employment Lawyer File lawsuit, seek settlement as appropriate SOURCES http://www.un.org/womenwatch/osagi/pdf/whatissh.pdf http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/cutside-voices-ca- reers/2011/11/11/how-to-recognize-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobloss/g/wrongfultermination.htm PROVIDED BY Advocacy Center for Employment Law www.LABORLAWYERSANJOSE.COM