{"id":5276,"date":"2026-03-26T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/?p=5276"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:00:24","slug":"sexual-harassment-in-small-businesses-vs-large-corporations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/sexual-harassment-in-small-businesses-vs-large-corporations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Harassment in Small Businesses vs. Large Corporations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual harassment in the workplace laws are clear. In the U.S., it\u2019s illegal to harass an applicant or employee due to that person\u2019s sex. This means a person in the workplace, or someone applying for a job, is protected from: Yet 45% of private, local, or state workplace and 44% of federal employment harassment complaints involve <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/\">sexual harassment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of sexual harassment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostile Work Environment \u2013 Commends or conduct based on sex make you uncomfortable enough that your work is affected, or you fear or dread going to work. You may also witness sexual harassment and feel uncomfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quid Pro Quo \u2013 From the Latin for \u201cThis for That,\u201d it\u2019s when you\u2019re propositioned to give a sexual favor in order to benefit with a job, promotion, or other perk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual harassment isn\u2019t limited to the actions of employees. It also protects workers from actions by clients, shoppers, customers, or vendors. Any of the following qualifies as sexual harassment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offensive comments or jokes based on someone\u2019s gender, such as a man joking about a female co-worker\u2019s bad mood as being related to \u201cthat time of the month.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical or verbal harassment tied to something sexual in nature, such as a woman being picked on for having large breasts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests for sexual favors, such as a manager offering a job promotion in exchange for sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unwanted sexual advances, such as a waiter having their buttocks rubbed by a customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The psychological and <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=948&#038;action=edit\">emotional impact<\/a> of sexual harassment is the same no matter where a person works. However, there are differences between a small company and a large corporation. There are also laws to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprising Facts Regarding Sexual Harassment in California<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the State of California\u2019s 2024 Civil Rights Department Annual Report, the following statistics were released.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,837 workers received right-to-sue notices for workplace harassment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,787 workers received right-to-sue notices for sexual harassment (Hostile Environment).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,730 workers received right-to-sue notices for sexual harassment (Quid Pro Quo).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laws protect workers, but that doesn\u2019t stop harassment. Understanding your rights and what constitutes harassment is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differences Between the Federal Government\u2019s and California\u2019s Laws<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per federal law, sexual harassment laws only apply to companies with 15 or more employees. That means a small boutique store with 10 employees would be exempt from federal sexual harassment laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California is different. Any company, regardless of size, must comply with federal sexual harassment laws. If you work for a small firm with a total of three employees, sexual harassment laws protect you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, a company with five or more employees must provide at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training to all non-supervisory employees and at least two hours of training to supervisors. This training is required within six months of hiring and every two years afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, is 10% of the workforce speaks a language other than English, sexual harassment discrimination training and posters must be in those other languages. For example, say 10% of the workforce speaks Spanish. Signs must be in both English and Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual harassment in the workplace takes more forms than you might imagine. The following are all real-life examples of sexual harassment in the<a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/discrimination-in-the-workplace-recognizing-and-responding\/\"> workplace lawsuits<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A California man sued the bank he worked for after his female supervisor made comments of a sexual nature. When he refused to let her stay at his home, her treatment of him changed, and he was no longer invited to company events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female officers for a California police department filed Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment complaints against their deputy chief. One officer stated she feared she\u2019d be fired if she said no, and eventually quit due to the stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Georgia security guard sued her workplace after her supervisor repeatedly made sexual comments, sexual advances, and threatened her with physical violence when she rejected him.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Let the \u201cFamily\u201d Aspect of Small Businesses Keep You From Asserting Your Rights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you work for a small, family business, it can be harder to assert your rights. You\u2019re part of a family, so how can you report someone you know so well? It\u2019s also harder if the owners dismiss behavior as \u201cjust how he\/she is\u201d or \u201cnothing more than a joke.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another aspect is that you\u2019d be betraying the \u201cfamily\u201d by filing a complaint. You wouldn\u2019t want to hurt the people you know so well and work with every day. You don\u2019t want to bankrupt the owners. Small business owners shouldn\u2019t use excuses like these to shield bad behavior, but it happens. That doesn\u2019t mean you have to agree to be quiet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large corporation isn\u2019t better. Sexual harassment is often dismissed quietly through quick settlements and NDAs. California doesn\u2019t allow a company to offer a settlement while requiring an NDA. With the Silenced No More Act in 2022, it\u2019s illegal for an employer to require an NDA in situations involving workplace discrimination or harassment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Reporting Sexual Harassment in California<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how stressful it is for people to go up against their employer or prospective employer. Your rights and well-being are far more important. Follow these tips to report sexual harassment. There\u2019s typically a three-year statute of limitations, so you want to make sure you don\u2019t wait too long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Document Everything<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Capture everything possible in writing. If your boss texts you suggestive comments, take screenshots of those texts. Save a hard copy, save them to the cloud, too. That way, if someone deletes your phone messages, either intentionally or accidentally, you have additional copies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>See if Anyone Witnessed the Behavior <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Having a list of witnesses who can back up your harassment complaint helps prove your case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Follow Company Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If your workplace has an employee handbook, follow those rules. This might mean reporting the behavior to your supervisor or HR department. If you don\u2019t feel your report has been taken seriously, you\u2019ll need to move on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>File a Complaint With California\u2019s Civil Rights Department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Before you can file with the CRD, you do need to exhaust other options, such as filing a complaint with your HR department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Call an Employment Law Firm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Since California employment law is complex, it\u2019s often best to consult an attorney. They can provide expert guidance on your next steps and whether you even have a valid case. This is particularly helpful when much of an sexual harassment complaint relies on he said\/she said accounts or similar situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold Your Employer or Potential Employer Accountable<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have witnessed or experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or during a job interview, you do not have to stay silent. Follow the procedures listed in your employee handbook. If that doesn\u2019t help or isn\u2019t possible, contact an attorney specializing in employment law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shegerian Conniff fights for our clients. We don\u2019t believe anyone should have to suffer in silence. Your rights are worth fighting for. <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/contact-our-employment-law-firm-shegerian-conniff\/\">Reach out to us online<\/a> to discuss your experience and determine the next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sexual harassment in the workplace laws are clear. In the U.S., it\u2019s illegal to harass an applicant or employee due to that person\u2019s sex. 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