Gender imbalances have long plagued workplaces across the country. At Masry Law Firm, we want to be a part of changing that. Our team regularly takes on sexual harassment and sexual discrimination cases so we can be a part of helping our clients get the justice they deserve.

While the specifics of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination cases differ, both center on someone in a position of power taking advantage of someone else. If a sex- or gender-based power imbalance has resulted in your harm, don’t hesitate to contact our office in Thousand Oaks, California. Louanne Masry and our committed, experienced team can help you get fair treatment.

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      Gender imbalances have long plagued workplaces across the country. At Masry Law Firm, we want to be a part of changing that. Our team regularly takes on sexual harassment and sexual discrimination cases so we can be a part of helping our clients get the justice they deserve.

      While the specifics of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination cases differ, both center on someone in a position of power taking advantage of someone else. If a sex- or gender-based power imbalance has resulted in your harm, don’t hesitate to contact our office in Thousand Oaks, California. Louanne Masry and our committed, experienced team can help you get fair treatment.

      Sexual Harassment Cases

      As sexual harassment cases increase in number, more and more people are treading carefully in the workplace — as well they should. Even jokes and offhand comments can create a hostile work environment for specific individuals. Fortunately, more and more companies realize this every day.

      Even so, sexual harassment still takes place all the time. If you’ve ever been subjected to verbal or physical harassment because of your sex or gender identity, you may have a sexual harassment claim.

      The term “sexual harassment” seems to imply that all claims of this nature relate to sexual advanced or acts. While requests for physical contact of a sexual nature and unwanted sexual advances are both forms of sexual harassment, this type of claim extends well beyond them.

      Sexual harassment also includes harassment because of a person’s sex or gender identity. For example, if recurring comments in the workplace have created a misogynistic environment, the women there are being harassed. Similarly, if someone is continually teased or put down because of their gender identity, they are also a victim of harassment.

      Although we mentioned a power hierarchy earlier, your harasser doesn’t have to be your work superior, either. Many sexual harassers only perceive power over the person they harass, whether because they’ve been at the company longer, are misogynistic, or have another reason.

      No person — whether they’re the company’s founder or an intern — has the right to sexually harass you. In fact, if they do, you have the right to hold them accountable. That’s where we come in. If you feel your workplace is hostile or offensive to you because of your sex or gender identity, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

      Sexual Discrimination Cases

      Sexual harassment is unacceptable. What’s worse, it often doesn’t stop there. In many cases, the sexual or gender bias develops into sexual discrimination, or the limiting of someone’s career advancement because of their sex or gender identity.

      If you or someone with whom you work has been passed over for a promotion, demoted, or subjected to less favorable work conditions because of sex or gender, you have a sexual discrimination case.

      Workplace sexual discrimination also extends to pregnant women. Your pregnancy should not keep you from advancing your career. Motherhood does not mean your quality of work will lessen, nor does it mean you’ll be less committed to or focused on your work. If you’ve interviewed for a position but didn’t get it because you were pregnant, or you have had your employment status changed, you have grounds for a discrimination case.

      Creating a Safe & Fair Workplace

      Times have changed. Any individual who thinks recurrent derogatory gender-based jokes, unsolicited physical contact, and preferential treatment for a certain gender are acceptable is in for a rude awakening. You don’t have to — nor should you — subject yourself to a workplace where you feel less-than or unsafe because of your sex or gender identity.

      With extensive experience in both sexual harassment and sexual discrimination cases, Louanne Masry is here to help you get justice. At Masry Law Firm, we work with you to plan and litigate your case and get the justice you deserve. As we do, we partner with you to change your workplace. Our goal is to get fair treatment not just for you, but for every future employee at your company.

      We have extensive experience in both settlement negotiation and bringing cases to court. A sexual harassment or sexual discrimination case doesn’t necessarily mean you need to testify in a courtroom if you would prefer not to do so. Talk with our team and we can help you determine the best path for your specific case.

      If you are a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace please don’t hesitate to contact our team at Masry Law Firm in Thousand Oaks, California. Give us a call today at (805) 719-3550 or contact us online for assistance.