A hostile work environment can have a detrimental effect on the emotional, financial, and physical welfare of an employee. No worker should have to tolerate working in a hostile environment. At Fairchild Employment Law, our San Diego employment attorneys are dedicated to standing up for the rights of workers suffering from this form of harassment. Contact us to discuss your legal options during a free case evaluation.
Why Choose Us?
- Our lead attorney, Jillian Fairchild, has a strategic edge as a former defense attorney. She has extensive experience handling employer representatives and insurance adjusters.
- Our law firm is capable of taking hostile work environment cases to court if a powerful settlement cannot be reached.
- You won’t have to navigate any part of your hostile work environment claim alone. We will guide you through this challenging time with personalized care every step of the way.
- We accept hostile work environment clients in San Diego on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t charge our clients unless we win the case.
How an Attorney in San Diego Can Help
Hiring a hostile work environment attorney can give you the power and information you need to take a stand against workplace discrimination and hold an employer accountable for a hostile work environment. Your hostile work environment attorney can investigate your workplace, search for evidence of unlawful harassment, and file a claim in pursuit of financial compensation on your behalf.
The best attorneys will customize your legal strategy to achieve your individual case goals, such as whether or not you wish to pursue job reinstatement if you left due to an unsuitable workplace environment or were wrongfully terminated. The attorneys at Fairchild Employment Law always take the time to get to know clients so that we can achieve their desired case outcomes.
What Is Considered a Hostile Work Environment?
A “hostile work environment” is a type of employment harassment as described by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (among other laws). It describes a workplace plagued by discriminatory or harassing behaviors that are severe enough to make the environment offensive, abusive, or non-conducive to a worker’s productivity.
A hostile work environment in San Diego may contain one or more of the following:
Typically, minor annoyances or an isolated event in the workplace are not enough to constitute a hostile work environment unless it was a particularly serious or harmful incident. For the most part, it is only considered a hostile work environment if the issues are severe, persistent, pervasive, or long-standing.
- Harassment or discrimination based on color, race, sex, gender, or another protected class
- Toxic workplace culture
- Slurs, derogatory comments, bullying, or offensive jokes or remarks
- Verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
- Excluding an individual from meetings or projects
- Quid pro quo (this for that) harassment
- Unwanted physical or sexual contact
- Sexual harassment or assault
- Threats, intimidation, or blackmail
- Retaliation for complaining about discrimination or harassment
Get Help With a Hostile Work Environment in San Diego – Contact Us
A hostile work environment can be severely damaging to your mental health, well-being, finances, and career. Take a stand with help from Fairchild Employment Law. We are passionate advocates for worker rights in San Diego.
We can help you go up against an employer, including a Fortune 500 Company or major corporation, for a toxic workplace environment that has made you feel unsafe or inhibited your ability to do your job. Contact us today to discuss your situation in detail with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Initial case reviews are free and come with no obligation to hire us.