California Workplace Harassment Hub
Fight back against sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and other forms of workplace harassment. Generate demand letters, CRD complaints, and EEOC filings under FEHA and Title VII.
Fight back against sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and other forms of workplace harassment. Generate demand letters, CRD complaints, and EEOC filings under FEHA and Title VII.
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits harassment based on protected characteristics. To be actionable, harassment must be severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment OR constitute quid pro quo harassment (conditioning job benefits on sexual favors). Employers are strictly liable for harassment by supervisors. For co-worker harassment, employers are liable if they knew or should have known and failed to take corrective action. California law applies to employers with 5 or more employees.
Unwelcome sexual conduct that affects employment
Conduct severe/pervasive enough to alter working conditions
Job benefits conditioned on sexual compliance
Harassment based on any FEHA protected characteristic
Government agencies investigate harassment and can order remedies including back pay and policy changes.
California's primary agency for workplace harassment. You must file with CRD before suing under FEHA (or request immediate right-to-sue).
File CRD Complaint ↗Federal agency enforcing Title VII. Has worksharing agreement with CRD - filing with one can cover both.
File EEOC Charge ↗If harassment involves workplace violence threats or creates unsafe conditions.
File Cal/OSHA Complaint ↗Free legal assessments, demand letter generators, and courthouse info for your city.