If a manager, supervisor, or coworker sexually abused you while you worked at a Subway in California, you deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. Our compassionate legal team is here to listen confidentially and help you understand the options available to you.
Table of Contents
- Legal Help for Subway Employees Who Experienced Sexual Abuse in California
- When Subway Franchise Owners and Employers Are Responsible
- Coercion, Quid Pro Quo, and Other Forms of Workplace Sexual Abuse
- California Time Limits for Sexual Abuse Claims (CCP § 340.1 and § 340.16)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Speak With Wilshire Law Firm — Free, Confidential Case Review
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Legal Help for Subway Employees Who Experienced Sexual Abuse in California
You are not alone, and you are not to blame
Sandwich shops and other quick-service restaurants are often staffed by young people working their first jobs, sometimes alone with a supervisor during quiet shifts. That imbalance of power can make sexual abuse especially difficult to report. At Wilshire Law Firm, we meet every survivor with patience and compassion. When you reach out, a legal professional will take the time to understand what happened and explain your options clearly. We represent clients confidentially and are available 24/7.
When Subway Franchise Owners and Employers Are Responsible
Accountability for managers, supervisors, and coworkers
The vast majority of Subway locations in California are run by independent franchise owners, who are responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the people who work there. When an owner or operator fails to screen a dangerous employee, ignores complaints, or allows a manager to abuse their authority, that failure can support a civil claim. Our team works to identify every party that may share responsibility — including the franchisee and, where the facts support it, others in the ownership structure.
Coercion, Quid Pro Quo, and Other Forms of Workplace Sexual Abuse
Recognizing abuse that hides behind a paycheck
Workplace sexual abuse is not always obvious. It can involve a supervisor tying your hours, pay, or job security to sexual demands, unwanted touching, coerced sexual contact, or assault. Because a paycheck is on the line, survivors are often pressured into silence. None of this is your fault, and none of it is excused by an employer’s failure to act. A confidential conversation with our team can help you understand whether what happened may give rise to a claim.
California Time Limits for Sexual Abuse Claims (CCP § 340.1 and § 340.16)
How long you have to come forward
The deadline to file depends on how old you were when the abuse occurred. If you were a minor — as many restaurant workers are — California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1 imposes no deadline for childhood sexual assault committed on or after January 1, 2024, and generally allows earlier claims until age 40 or within five years of discovering a related psychological injury. Adult survivors are covered by California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.16, which generally allows up to ten years from the assault or three years from discovering the injury. Because exceptions can apply, we encourage you to speak with a legal professional about the deadline that fits your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue Subway for sexual abuse that happened at work in California?
You may be able to bring a civil claim if you were sexually abused, assaulted, or harassed while working at a California Subway. Depending on the facts, the franchise owner and others responsible for the workplace may be held accountable. A free, confidential case review can help you understand your options.
What if the person who abused me still works there?
You can still come forward. You are not required to confront that person, and we can discuss steps to protect your privacy and safety throughout the process.
Will my case be kept confidential?
Yes. We understand how sensitive these matters are and represent clients confidentially. You decide what to share and when.
How much does it cost to work with Wilshire Law Firm?
Nothing upfront. Consultations and case reviews are free, and we work on contingency — meaning there are no fees unless you get paid.
I was a teenager when it happened. Do I still have time?
Very possibly. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1, there is no time limit for childhood sexual assault occurring on or after January 1, 2024, and extended deadlines for earlier abuse. A legal professional can confirm how the law applies to you.
Speak With Wilshire Law Firm — Free, Confidential Case Review
You don’t have to have all the answers to reach out — just your questions. Wilshire Law Firm’s nationally recognized team is here to listen with compassion and help you understand your options, confidentially and at your own pace. We’re available 24/7, case reviews are free, and there are no fees unless you get paid.
Call us anytime or request your free, confidential case review online.
