San Francisco Office

San Francisco is considered California’s cultural, commercial, and financial epicenter. Located in Northern California, it is home to the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Its history is rich, dating back to the 1800s.

However, as a cultural and financial hub, it is no stranger to sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Thousands of employees file claims of sexual harassment or discrimination in their San Francisco workplace each year. As the town continues to grow and flourish, employees will continue to experience illegal acts of harassment and discrimination at work. Victims of such horrendous acts need sexual harassment and discrimination lawyer they can trust.

San Francisco Practice Areas

The Derek Smith Law Group, located in the North Beach section of San Francisco, helps employees fight all forms of employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Some of our practice areas include the following:

• Sexual Harassment
• Employment Law
• Rape and Assault Civil Prosecution
• Retaliation
• Wrongful Termination
• Wage and Hour Law
• Whistleblower Law
• Child Sexual Abuse Civil Prosecution
• Employment Contracts
• Severance/Separation Agreements

San Francisco Discrimination Claims

The Derek Smith Law Group attorneys in San Francisco know that discrimination comes in many forms. We help employees stand up for themselves and their rights against all forms of discrimination, including the following areas:

• Race Discrimination
• Color Discrimination
• Religious Discrimination
• National Origin Discrimination
• Age Discrimination
• Disability Discrimination
• Pregnancy Discrimination
• Ethnic Discrimination
• Sex/Gender Discrimination
• Sexual Orientation Discrimination
• Wage and Hour Violations

San Francisco Sexual Harassment Claims

Sexual harassment can come in many forms. It can happen to employees, interns, sub-contractors, and job applicants. The San Francisco sexual harassment lawyers at the Derek Smith Law Group can help you fight sexual harassment in any form, including the following matters.

• Hostile Work Environment
• Quid Pro Quo
• Unwelcome Request for Sex
• Sexism in the Workplace
• Sexual Bribery
• Sexual Gift-Giving at Work
• Sexual Harassment by a Supervisor
• Workplace Sexual Coercion
• Non-Employee Sexual Harassment
• Gay and Lesbian Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Harassment at Off-Site Events
• Stalking in the Workplace
• Criminal Sexual Conduct
• Sexual Joking
• Co-Worker Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Orientation Harassment
• Unwanted Physical Contact
• Same-Sex Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Harassment at Office Holiday Parties
• Sexual Harassment by the CEO
• Sexual Harassment by a Manager
• Sexual Harassment by the Owner
• Online Sexual Harassment
• Fashion Industry Sexual Assault
• Pornography / Offensive Pictures at Work

Do You Need a Sexual Harassment or Discrimination Lawyer to Help You Get Justice?

Businesses in San Francisco often employ a legal team to help them fight claims brought against their company. They employ human resources teams to help them investigate claims brought against them. These teams are employed by your employer and work toward your employer’s best interests.

When you become the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in your San Francisco workplace, you need someone who will work with you and fight for your rights from the beginning of your journey. A sexual harassment and discrimination lawyer working towards employee rights will advocate for you. They will work with you to get the justice you deserve.

When your employer has a team of professionals working on their behalf, they will work to intimidate you and undercut you throughout the process. Their goal is to avoid admitting any wrongdoing. Even more importantly, they will work to ensure you do not receive the money and justice you deserve.

Therefore, you need a dedicated San Francisco harassment and discrimination attorney who wants to see you succeed. You deserve an advocate who will ensure you get justice. You need an advocate who will stand up to the bullies that are trying to ignore your rights.

The sexual harassment and discrimination lawyers at the Derek Smith Law Group in San Francisco can be the advocates you need to ensure you get the justice you deserve.

Therefore, when you work with the Derek Smith Law Group in San Francisco, you will not pay any money until you win your case. Once you win your case, your Derek Smith Law Group lawyer will charge you a percentage of your settlement. If you do not win your case, you do not pay our lawyers.

What Is the Process of Filing Your Sexual Harassment or Discrimination Lawsuit in San Francisco?

When you experience harassment or discrimination in your San Francisco workplace, you have a right to demand justice. The first step to filing your lawsuit would be to file a complaint with your human resources department, employer, or union representative.

However, many times these complaints lead to a slap on the wrist or no findings against your employer at all. At that point, you can look outside of your organization to file a claim against your employer. At this point, you should contact an experienced and qualified sexual harassment and discrimination lawyer in San Francisco.

Your lawyer will meet with you to learn about your case. They will then work to negotiate an early settlement with your employer – trying to avoid pushing you toward a lengthy and painful trial. If your employer refuses to settle, the claim, your San Francisco attorney will file your claim in federal or state court, depending on the best option for your case.

The rest of the legal process depends on your attorney and their willingness to reach a settlement without a trial. Your San Francisco sexual harassment lawyer will work with you and explain each piece of the process as it occurs.

Why Should You Work with the Derek Smith Law Group for Your Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Claim?

The Derek Smith Law Group has over twenty-five years of experience helping sexual harassment and employment discrimination victims, like you, get justice against their employers. They have been named the best sexual harassment and discrimination firm in the states and cities in which they practice for several years in a row.

The attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group are not afraid to fight aggressively, if needed, for your rights. They will work to help your case settle as quickly as possible. However, they are formidable opponents in the courtroom, fighting vigorously for your rights every step of the journey.

Call The Derek Smith Law Group in San Francisco for a Free Consultation.

If you are the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination in your San Francisco workplace, do not wait another minute to take action. Call the Derek Smith Law Group in San Francisco at 415.915.4322 for a free consultation.

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