Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Sacramento, CA
$35M Won for California Workers
- 40+ Years of Trial Experience and 55+ Cases to Trial
- Free, Confidential Consultations on Contingency
- "Superb" Avvo Rating Plus Major Media Recognition
Why Sexual Harassment Victims Choose Thyberg Law
A Personal Catalyst Behind the Work
About two decades ago, Gregory Thyberg was laid off after participating as a witness in a sexual harassment investigation. He believed the termination was retaliatory. The experience shifted his career: from that point forward, Mr. Thyberg has represented workers on the receiving end of that dynamic.
55+ Cases Taken to Trial in California
Most workplace cases settle quietly, and far fewer ever reach a courtroom. Mr. Thyberg has taken more than 55 to trial across California, and that track record changes the calculation for the other side. Defense counsel know that when he agrees to represent a worker, the claim is one they have to take seriously.
Free Confidential Consults on Contingency
Your initial consultation is free and confidential. If Mr. Thyberg takes your case, payment is a percentage of the recovery on contingency, no hourly fees, no out-of-pocket expenses, and nothing owed if the case isn't won.
What It Costs to Hire Thyberg Law
Sexual harassment claimants face cost, confidentiality, and retaliation fears stacked on top of each other. Thyberg Law does everything we can to remove financial barriers.
Free, Confidential Consultations
Your initial consultation is completely free and completely confidential. Thyberg Law does not believe it is fair to make a prospective client pay just to learn about their options. Our employment lawyer in Sacramento, CA, takes time to talk to people and break down cases honestly, whether or not he ultimately takes them on as clients.
Contingency Representation
If you choose to retain Mr. Thyberg, you will not pay for his legal services unless he secures an outcome in your favor. His payment is a percentage of your settlement or verdict, paid out of the recovery rather than your own pocket. If the case does not win, you owe nothing.
Selective by Design
Mr. Thyberg takes only the cases he believes he can win. This is a quality signal and a cost-alignment signal: in the free consultation, he is incentivized to be straight with you, not oversell.
Meet Our Sexual Harassment Attorney
Gregory Thyberg began practicing law in 1981, spending the first five years as a criminal prosecutor. He turned to civil law in 1986 and opened his private 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
“I had a really hard time finding an attorney that listened to all the facts and agreed to take my case on. I felt like a total under dog but I knew with the right attorney, my case would be given fair consideration. I found Mr. Thyberg patient, knowledgeable, extremely professional and very well versed in his knowledge of the law. He never abandoned my case and supported me 1000%! He is honest and vigilant and I highly recommend him as a top rate attorney and advocate!! thank you Greg!!” – CV, 5-Star Review
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 experience either type.
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
Civil Lawsuits for 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.
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.
How to Start Building Your Sexual Harassment Case
If you are experiencing sexual harassment at work and you do not report it, your employer may have a viable defense claiming that if you had reported it, they would have taken care of it. To build a case:
Whether sexual harassment happens in an office or a remote workplace, it's valid and you have legal options.
California Law Protects You From Retaliation
Many wronged workers avoid pursuing sexual harassment claims because they fear 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 by filing your complaint through the proper channels and ensuring 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.
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.
Request Your Case Evaluation
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.
