Hostile Work Environment Lawyers in Fresno, CA

The phrase “hostile work environment” has a precise legal definition, so if your boss is grouchy and the coffee’s bad, you can’t sue them for it. Certain legal criteria must be met before you have grounds to sue an employer for creating a hostile work environment. If those criteria are met, the knowledgeable at Tomassian, Pimentel & Shapazian will represent you in negotiations, and if necessary in court, until you obtain justice.

You Must Take The First Step

Several criteria define a hostile work environment. First, you must have a boss or coworker whose actions, communications, or behaviors make it impossible to do your job. Those actions, communications, or behaviors must have the effect of altering the terms, conditions, and reasonable expectations of a non-threatening work environment. Secondly, the behaviors, actions, or communications must be discriminatory in nature.

If a boss verbally hectors you about your age, race, religion, or gender, he or she is creating a work environment that is considered hostile. A coworker who tells sexually explicit jokes or circulates obscene images is also creating a hostile work environment.

If both legal criteria apply, and if you’ve asked your boss or coworker to stop, and you were refused or ignored, you must take the first step to rectify the situation. Call the lawyers of Tomassian, Pimentel & Shapazian. We’ll handle it from there.

How a Hostile Work Environment Attorney Can Help:

Workplace Harassment Claims – Representing employees who face harassment due to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Sexual Harassment – Helping employees who experience unwanted sexual advances, comments, or other inappropriate behavior.
Discrimination – Addressing any workplace discrimination based on protected categories, including age, race, or disability.
Retaliation Claims – Assisting employees who face retaliation after reporting harassment or discrimination.
Workplace Bullying – Helping employees who experience mistreatment from supervisors or colleagues.
Whistleblower Protection – Representing employees who report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace.
Hostile Work Environment Investigation – Conducting investigations into claims of a toxic workplace environment.
Employment Law Compliance – Ensuring employers comply with state and federal laws regarding harassment and discrimination.
Severance Negotiations – Assisting employees in negotiating severance packages after experiencing a hostile work environment.
Filing Lawsuits – Filing claims against employers for hostile work environment violations and pursuing legal action for damages.
Workplace Retaliation Defense – Defending employees who have faced negative actions due to their complaints about a hostile work environment.
Mediation and Settlement – Representing employees in mediation to settle disputes related to hostile work conditions without a lengthy trial.
Training and Awareness – Providing consultation for employers on how to avoid creating or maintaining a hostile work environment.

These services help employees navigate the complexities of hostile work environment claims and ensure their legal rights are protected.

Hire Our Hostile Work Environment Attorney

Our skilled attorneys will assess your claim, compile evidence, examine witnesses, and seek to win for you out-of-court. If a negotiated settlement is unfeasible, we will not hesitate to take an employer to court and hold them accountable. We will bring our legal resources, along with our 75 years of combined experience with us to trial for your benefit.

Our attorneys work flexible hours to ensure that can meet a variety of our clients’ scheduling needs. We also strive to get back to each client promptly. Tomassian, Pimentel & Shapazian serves clients in Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kingsburg, and Hanford counties.

Our expert team speaks French and Spanish, so don’t worry about a language barrier preventing you from taking action with the legal help you need. If you suffer discrimination or humiliation in a hostile work environment, now or in the future, contact Tomassian, Pimentel & Shapazian immediately at 559-545-0383 or reach us online to conveniently schedule a consultation for your hostile work environment lawsuit.

When You May Have a Hostile Work Environment Case

Sexual Harassment by a Supervisor: If your supervisor frequently makes inappropriate comments or engages in unwanted physical behavior, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere at work, you may need a hostile work environment harassment lawyer to help file a claim and protect your rights.
Bullying and Intimidation by Colleagues: If your coworkers consistently make demeaning remarks, sabotage your work, or engage in other forms of bullying that create a toxic environment, a lawyer can help you address the harassment and guide you through the legal process to seek justice.
Retaliation After Reporting Harassment: If you report harassment or discrimination to your employer, but instead of resolving the issue, you’re demoted, denied promotions, or face further mistreatment, a hostile work environment lawyer can help ensure that retaliation is properly addressed and defend your rights.
Discriminatory Treatment Based on Gender or Race: If you are subjected to offensive comments, exclusion, or unequal treatment due to your gender, race, or other protected characteristic, a lawyer can assist you in filing a claim against the employer for creating or allowing a hostile work environment.

In these situations, a hostile work environment harassment lawyer can provide the legal expertise needed to navigate complex employment laws and help secure fair treatment.