Fighting To Protect Sexual Harassment Victims Throughout California.

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Workplace Sexual Harassment By Industry

Sexual harassment may manifest in different forms, tones and styles from industry to industry. A fitness industry professional may experience less noticeable harassment than a waitress or vice versa. A construction worker may experience sexual harassment from contractor employees he or she normally does not work with, whereas an office worker often experiences harassment from co-workers whom he or she interacts with daily.

In California, sexual harassment laws are not always clearly defined, but they are enforceable. If you have experienced sexual harassment on the job, while at a job-related function or from a work acquaintance while off the clock, you should speak with an informed, proactive sexual harassment attorney as soon as possible.

For a free consultation with an attorney, call Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP, at (866) 506-1632.

Harassment Prone Industries

What may initially come across as joking or horseplay may develop into different types of sexual harassment. Once that happens, it can get ugly, threatening and consequential quickly. It is imperative that you understand your legal rights and options. A hostile work environment and inappropriate, unwanted actions are things that no person should have to deal with at work.

Our attorneys are some of the top-rated employment law attorneys in California, and we are recognized nationally for our work in sexual harassment cases. We serve both male and female clients in all industries. Please follow the links below for more information:

At Winer, Burritt & Scott, LLP we give a voice to people who have been disempowered, and we fight for their rights. Our Oakland sexual harassment attorney will aggressively pursue maximum compensation for damages our clients have suffered, and we build cases that are prepared to be successful in both trials and settlement negotiations. Our proven results and strategies strike fear into our opponents, and we capitalize on that fear to achieve best possible results in our clients’ best interests.

Speak With A Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP Lawyer About Your Claim

Contact us at (866) 506-1632 to schedule a free, confidential initial consultation with an attorney who cares — an employment discrimination attorney who can fight for you in any forum. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis.

**We do not represent perpetrators of sexual harassment or those who are accused of sexually harassing behavior.

We’re Here to Help

JOHN D. WINER JOHN D. WINER Senior Partner

John is a renowned California litigator with over 40 years of experience, specializing in wrongful death, personal injury, employment litigation, and sexual abuse cases. He’s secured over $200M in verdicts, including a $7.1M award. A frequent lecturer, he’s recognized by Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Rating, and as a 2019 AIOPIA Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney.

KELLI D. BURRITT KELLI D. BURRITT Partner

Kelli excels in personal injury and employment law. She’s secured multi-million-dollar verdicts, including $1.35 million for medical malpractice. Leading the Los Angeles office, she advocates for victims of negligence and harassment. A Pepperdine Law graduate, Burritt is active in CAOC and CELA. Her lectures and client praise highlight her expertise and dedication, delivering justice with a client-focused approach.

ERIKA J. SCOTT ERIKA J. SCOTT Managing Partner

Erika specializes in workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, sexual assault, and civil rights cases. Since rejoining in 2018, she has achieved a 99% success rate in hundreds of cases, excelling in trial and mediation. Her work includes a $13.5 million settlement for Berkeley High survivors. She is a respected advocate, featured in Bloomberg Law and NBC Bay Area.

ELANA R. JACOBS ELANA R. JACOBS Partner

Elana focuses on employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, sexual assault, and civil rights cases. Passionate about representing marginalized groups, especially women facing sexual harassment, she speaks Spanish to enhance client accessibility. Jacobs led a $13.5 million settlement for Berkeley High School survivors.

Significant Recoveries

$6,800,000 Four Young Boys Were Sexually Molested By A Male Teacher At Their Elementary School
$3,850,000 Female Plaintiff in Her Mid 20’s Sues Medical Supply Company for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
$3,400,000 Two Female Employees to Settle Verbal Harassment and Intimidation Case Against National Cosmetics Company
$2,490,000 Three Women Sexually Harassed by Supervisors at Large Rental Company
$2,000,000 Two Filipino and Two Hispanic Employees Were Discriminated Against Based on Race
$1,423,000 Female Patient Wins in Sexual Abuse Case Against her Psychotherapist
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