The Los Angeles employment law attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows inadequate workplace anti-discrimination and harassment policies in California can leave employees vulnerable to unlawful treatment that causes significant physical and emotional stress.
Fortunately, California has stringent laws and regulations aimed at preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace, which can be enforced with the help of an experienced attorney.
Here is what all California employees need to know about their employers’ responsibilities.
How a Lack of California Workplace Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policies Allows Employees to Pursue Legal Remedies for Their Unlawful Treatment
California law imposes specific requirements on employers to maintain adequate policies and prevent discrimination and harassment, inadequate policies can expose employers to legal liability. California employees may have grounds to pursue lawsuits for inadequate workplace anti-discrimination and harassment policies under various circumstances.
Here are situations in which employees may consider pursuing legal action:
- Failure to Comply with Legal Requirements
When employees experience discrimination or harassment, and the employer’s policies fail to adequately address or resolve the issues, they may seek legal recourse. Policies lacking clear reporting procedures, investigation processes, or anti-retaliation provisions can lead to legal action by employees who are being harassed or discriminated against.
In addition, if anti-discrimination and harassment policies are inconsistently enforced, leading to disparities in how complaints are handled, employees may argue that the policies are ineffective.
- Lack of Training Programs
If an employer does not provide adequate training on preventing discrimination and harassment, and employees subsequently experience or witness such incidents, legal action may be considered.
- Failure to Protect Against Retaliation
Legal action may be pursued in cases where employees face retaliation for reporting discrimination or harassment. Employees experiencing adverse actions, such as termination or demotion, may have grounds for a retaliation claim after reporting workplace misconduct.
- Failure to Foster a Safe Workplace
If an employer’s policies fail to foster a safe and inclusive workplace culture, and incidents of discrimination or harassment persist, employees may seek legal remedies against employers who tolerate these behaviors.
Contact Our Employment Law Attorney for Help Today
Employees considering legal action against their California employers for lacking, non-existent, or failing to enforce anti-discrimination and harassment policies should contact Aryeh Leichter, the Leichter Law Firm, APC founder, and employment law attorney in Los Angeles County today to discuss the legal remedies that may be available for their unique workplace circumstances, starting with a free consultation by calling (818)-915-6624 or contacting the firm online.