Sexual Abuse While Working at Carl’s Jr. in California

Standing up to a large restaurant employer can feel intimidating, especially when you depend on the job. You do not have to face that alone. At Wilshire Law Firm, a legal professional will listen to your story with care, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand what steps you may want to take — with no pressure and no obligation. We represent clients confidentially and are available 24/7.

Whether a location is operated by the corporate parent or an independent franchisee, employers in California have a duty to protect their workers from sexual abuse and harassment. That duty includes taking complaints seriously, supervising employees in positions of authority, and removing known threats. When a company looks the other way or allows misconduct to continue, that failure can be the foundation of a civil claim. We investigate who was responsible and pursue every accountable party on your behalf.

Sexual abuse at work often exists alongside a broader hostile environment — repeated sexual comments, unwanted advances, or demeaning treatment. California law also protects workers from retaliation for reporting misconduct, such as being demoted, having hours cut, or being pushed out after making a complaint. If you were punished for speaking up, that retaliation may itself be part of your claim. A confidential case review can help you understand how these protections apply.

How long you have to file depends on your age when the abuse occurred. Survivors who were minors are covered by California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1, which imposes no deadline for childhood sexual assault committed on or after January 1, 2024, and provides extended time for earlier abuse (generally until age 40 or five years from discovering the injury). Because exceptions may apply, we recommend speaking with a legal professional as soon as you’re ready.

If the abuse occurred at school or in another educational setting, our school sexual abuse lawyers can help.

Reaching out costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Wilshire Law Firm’s nationally recognized team is here to listen with compassion, protect your privacy, and help you understand your options. We’re available 24/7, case reviews are free, and there are no fees unless you get paid.

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