California Hostile Work Environment Lawyers

You Don’t Have to Tolerate Abuse at Work

If you’re facing harassment, bullying, or intimidation on the job, California law may protect you. We help workers hold employers accountable for hostile workplace conditions.

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$23,783,845

Premise Liability

$5,000,000

Premise Liability

$4,500,000

Sexual Harassment

$4,000,000

Racial Discrimination

$2,375,000

Sexual Discrimination

$2,000,000

Disability Discrimination

$1,962,500

Wrongful Death

$1,875,000

Gender Discrimination

Know the Warning Signs

A Hostile Work Environment Can Be Grounds for Legal Action

A hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome behavior at work becomes so severe or pervasive that it affects your ability to do your job. This behavior must typically be connected to a protected characteristic under California law, such as race, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Examples of a hostile work environment include:

  • Repeated offensive comments or slurs 
  • Sexual jokes, gestures, or propositions 
  • Bullying or humiliation in front of others 
  • Threats, intimidation, or verbal abuse 
  • Retaliation after reporting mistreatment 
  • Management ignoring complaints or enabling bad behavior 

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects employees from this type of misconduct. Employers are required to prevent harassment and take immediate action when it’s reported. If they fail to act, they may be legally responsible.

At Employee Lawyers, we help clients document what they’ve experienced, evaluate whether it meets legal standards, and pursue claims for compensation.

How We Help Workers

Strategic Representation for Hostile Work Environment Claims

We represent employees across California who have endured workplace harassment and abuse. These cases are serious and often involve long-term emotional and financial harm. Our firm helps clients build strong legal claims and recover compensation for what they’ve suffered.

We offer:

  • Attorney-led representation from day one 
  • No upfront fees — we only get paid if we win 
  • Support in English and Spanish 
  • Legal strategies tailored to FEHA and related laws 
  • Help securing lost wages, emotional distress damages, and policy changes 

If you feel unsafe or disrespected at work, you don’t have to accept it. We’re here to help you protect your rights and move forward.

We Take Employment Law Personally

Direct Attorney Access

From day one, you’ll speak with a real attorney who understands your case and guides you through every step.

Selective Case Intake

We only take on cases where we know we can make a difference. That means more focus and firepower for every client.

Employment Law Focus

From harassment and discrimination to complex class actions, we know California labor law and how to apply it.

Proven Litigation Experience

We’ve gone up against major corporations and defense firms. We build strong cases and fight smart.

Community-Driven Practice

We care about the people we serve and give back through support of local organizations and workers’ causes.

Bilingual
Legal Support

We offer legal services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.

Who We Are

Driven by Values.
Focused on Results.

Employee Lawyers is a California-based law firm focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other job-related violations. 

Our team combines big-firm experience with the personal attention of a boutique practice. We take a selective, client-first approach. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, honest guidance, and a strategy built around results.

Client Stories

California Employees We’ve Helped


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