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Torrance Sexual Harassment Attorneys
Are you being harassed at work in Torrance? Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — helps California workers hold employers accountable under the FEHA and Title VII. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional, and remember there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Sexual Harassment Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), sexual harassment generally takes two forms: quid pro quo harassment, where job benefits are conditioned on submitting to sexual conduct, and a hostile work environment, where unwelcome conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create an abusive workplace. California's harassment protections apply to employers with as few as one employee and can extend to independent contractors and unpaid interns. Harassers may include supervisors, coworkers, clients, or other third parties. A legal professional can review your situation during a free case review.
Torrance workers pursue a range of sexual harassment claims. These commonly include a hostile environment created by comments, jokes, or offensive conduct; unwanted physical contact or advances; requests for sexual favors tied to employment decisions; retaliation after reporting; digital harassment through texts, emails, or messaging platforms; and an employer's failure to investigate complaints. Because Torrance has significant manufacturing and automotive sectors where harassment may go unreported over job-security fears, California's anti-retaliation laws are designed to protect workers who come forward.
California law requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent and correct workplace sexual harassment. Under FEHA, employers with 50 or more employees must provide sexual harassment prevention training, and in most cases a worker must file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) before bringing a civil lawsuit. These protections work alongside the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. A legal professional can explain how these protections apply to your specific claim.
Generally, you have three years from the last act of harassment to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), and one year from the date the CRD issues a right-to-sue notice to file a civil lawsuit. Deadlines can differ when a government entity is the employer. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional as early as possible.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that helps California workers stand up to harassment and retaliation. Our attorneys explain your rights, walk you through each step of the process, and set clear expectations for what comes next — all with personalized attention. We handle these cases on contingency, so there are no fees unless you get paid.
Meet Our Sexual Harassment Attorneys
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Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Sexual Harassment Claim in Torrance?
You generally have a valid sexual harassment claim when unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is either used as a basis for an employment decision (quid pro quo) or is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. Evidence such as messages, witness accounts, and records of complaints strengthens your case, and FEHA filing deadlines apply. To find out if you have a claim, contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review with a legal professional.
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Sexual Harassment FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
California's FEHA prohibits workplace sexual harassment in two main forms: quid pro quo, where a job benefit is tied to sexual conduct, and a hostile work environment from severe or pervasive unwelcome behavior. The harassment rules apply to employers of any size.
In Torrance's manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace workplaces, workers sometimes stay silent about harassment out of fear for their job security. California law makes reporting harassment a protected activity, and retaliation for it is unlawful.
Under FEHA you generally have one year from the date of your right-to-sue notice to file a civil lawsuit. Because deadlines can vary with the facts, confirm the exact date that applies to you promptly.
No. It is unlawful in California to retaliate against an employee for reporting harassment or participating in an investigation. A firing, demotion, or cut in hours after your complaint may amount to a separate violation.