Sexual Abuse Cases Against Employers
Not all cases involving sexual abuse are confined to strangers or casual acquaintances. In fact, many Sexual Abuse Lawyers in CA work with clients who have experienced sexual trauma in the workplace. Employer-related sexual abuse is a much more common problem than most people realize, and the implications can be devastating for someone who depends upon that workplace income to support a family. Many workplace sexual abuse cases do not appear to be violent or forceful to a casual observer. In fact, many workplace sexual abuse cases begin with the employer or supervisor being “overly friendly.” Offers to give the victim a ride home after work, or requests that the victim stay late for special assignments, can be the genesis of a lengthy sexual abuse situation. The victim, unaware of the employer’s intentions, can innocently accept an offer to become friendlier, never realizing that it may lead to a terrible situation. Later, after gaining the victim’s trust, the