Sexual Harassment Lawyer Sacramento
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Sacramento attorney Gregory Thyberg began practicing law in 1981. He spent the first five years of his career as a criminal prosecutor, honing his skills over thousands of hours spent in the courtroom. He turned to civil law in 1986 and spent two decades handling a vast array of legal matters before opening his own private law firm in 2006. Over the course of his career, Gregory Thyberg:
- Has taken over 55 different cases to trial throughout California
- Has won millions for clients, including a $9 million settlement in 2002
- Was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates by his peers
- Has taught at both the University of California, Hastings College of Trial and Appellate Advocacy and the University of California, Davis, School of Law
To learn if you have a case, contact us today for a free consultation with our sexual harassment lawyer in Sacramento, CA.
You Can Afford To Stand Up Against Harassment
At Thyberg Law, we offer free case reviews and work on contingency, so Sacramento residents have access to quality legal representation no matter their financial situation.
Building Your Case
If you’re experiencing sexual harassment at work and don’t report it, your employer may have a viable defense claiming that if you had reported the harassment, they would have taken care of it. To build a case, there are some simple things you can do:
Whether sexual harassment happens in an office or a remote workplace, it's valid and you have legal options.
Your Employer Has Liabilities & Responsibilities
An employer is strictly liable for the harassment of an employee. When an employer becomes aware of harassment, they are required to:
Take all reasonable steps
to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring.
Refrain from retaliating
against an employee who complains about harassment.
Take immediate action
to objectively investigate, remedy (if there is evidence of harassment), and prevent harassment.
Major Categories of Sexual Harassment
There are two main types of sexual harassment–quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Our Sacramento discrimination attorney helps clients who suffer:
Quid Pro Quo
Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a supervisor conditions employment or an employment benefit like a raise or promotion on a subordinate submitting to or tolerating sexual acts. There only needs to be one act for this to be considered quid pro quo harassment. Examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment include:
- A manager threatening to demote an employee if they do not submit to demands for sexual favors
- A supervisor providing preferential treatment to an employee with the expectation of receiving sexual favors
Hostile Work Environment
Unlike quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment sexual harassment usually requires a pattern of harassment. This type of harassment requires that the conduct is severe and pervasive enough to create an abusive or offensive work environment. Many factors are considered when determining if there is a hostile work environment including:
- If the harasser is a co-worker or supervisor
- The frequency of conduct
- The nature of the conduct
We Protect Victims of Workplace Sexual Assault
Sexual harassment is not limited to unwanted sexual advances and requests for sexual favors. Sexual assault in the workplace unfortunately occurs as well. Mr. Thyberg can pursue a civil sexual assault lawsuit on your behalf to seek the compensation you need. He can do this while you pursue a criminal case against your assailant.
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Gregory Thyberg has taken many sexual harassment cases to trial and even to the court of appeals. He has a proven track record of seeing cases through to the end, never giving up on a case that doesn't settle quickly. Mr. Thyberg has developed a reputation among law firms that if he takes a case, the defense knows it is serious.
Our Sacramento sexual harassment lawyer takes great care in selecting which cases to accept. If he decides to handle yours, you can trust he believes you have the elements necessary for a winning lawsuit.
Major Media Recognition For Our Discrimination Attorney
Mr. Thyberg's success in the Sacramento area has led to features in significant media outlets for his work in handling sexual harassment claims and other lawsuits. A sampling of programs he has appeared on include the CBS Early Show, Fox News, The Big Story with John Gibson, and Geraldo Rivera Live.
California Law Protects You From Retaliation
Many wronged workers avoid pursuing sexual harassment claims due to fears of retaliation. State and federal law protect you from being punished, demoted, or fired for filing a claim.
Mr. Thyberg can help protect you from any such retaliation. He can make sure your complaint is filed through the proper channels and that it receives the attention it deserves. Having proof that you filed a complaint before any retaliatory action takes place can be crucial for winning your lawsuit.
A Singular Focus on Employment Law
After working in business law, insurance law, and commercial disputes, Gregory Thyberg chose to dedicate the rest of his career to standing up for workers' rights.
