FAQs

Workplace harassment in California includes offensive comments, intimidation, unwanted touching, or conduct based on a protected category such as race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Haulk & Herrera LLP fights to protect employees from hostile work environments.

No. Retaliation for reporting harassment is illegal. If you’ve been demoted, fired, or treated unfairly after speaking up, Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you pursue justice.

Document the incidents, save emails or messages, and contact Haulk & Herrera LLP. We will review your case and explain your legal rights.

Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you understand and enforce your rights under California’s strong workplace harassment laws. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. It applies to all employers with one or more employees and protects workers from harassment by supervisors, coworkers, and even non-employees. We represent employees in San Francisco and across California, ensuring violators are held accountable and victims receive the justice they deserve.

To file an employment discrimination claim in California, Haulk & Herrera LLP can guide you through every step. Most claims start with the Civil Rights Department (CRD), formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). You need to file an intake form detailing the discrimination, and the CRD will review your complaint. The agency may then investigate, mediate, or issue a “Right-to-Sue” notice that allows you to file a lawsuit in court. Our attorneys handle the entire process—from preparing your claim and meeting strict deadlines to negotiating settlements or litigating your case—so you can focus on moving forward.

Haulk & Herrera LLP can help you immediately — but here are trusted resources in San Francisco worth knowing: Haulk & Herrera LLP — Led by Jose Herrera and Matthew Haulk, we specialize in employment law and provide personalized, effective representation for workplace harassment claims. We guide you from initial consultation to resolution, whether via negotiation, agency claim, or litigation.