Teenagers need to be wary of sexual harassment in the workplace. Many times, they may not know that unwanted behavior at work can constitute as sexual harassment. If you have any questions regarding sexual harassment, make sure to contact professionals such as Santa Ana Sexual Harassment Lawyers.

So what does sexual harassment look like?

“Sexual harassment can include verbal abuse, sexually explicit jokes, sexually explicit gestures, sexually explicit e-mails, unwanted touching and requests for sexual favors.” (via SCMCLaw.com)

Let’s look at the following example to better understand what sexual harassment can look like in real life.

Say you are a young high school student who works part-time at the front desk of a pet clinic. Part of your office duties include making sure the supply room is stocked with administrative supplies. One day at work, you check inventory in the supply closet. You are surprised when someone abruptly opens the door, turns the light off and then locks the door. This person begins to lewdly touch your body under your clothes despite your objections. This person covers your mouth as he touches your genitals. This lewd behavior continues for about five minutes. When the harassment stops, the person quickly turns on the light and you realize it’s your boss. He says, “don’t say word!” and then leaves. You suffer immense emotional and psychological stress and your work performance greatly declines.

This is the kind of situation where you should contact Sexual Harassment Lawyers in Santa Ana, CA for a consultation.