Confidential help for current and former district employees.
If you experienced sexual harassment tied to upper management at the Rialto Unified School District or faced retaliation after speaking up, you can talk privately with a California employment team. California law protects workers in public school districts from harassment and from retaliation for reporting or supporting an investigation. Your consultation is free and confidential.
Start with a private case review
- No cost and no obligation
- Strict confidentiality
- Serving San Bernardino County and all of California
- Fast response from a team focused on California employment cases
Who this page is for?
- Rialto Unified School District employees and contractors who experienced sexual harassment by senior administrators or department leadership
- Staff who reported misconduct and then faced retaliation such as demotion, pay cuts, schedule changes, or isolation
- Witnesses who observed misconduct and want to share information safely
- Former employees who left positions after harassment or retaliation
Not sure if your experience qualifies? Share the facts privately and get guidance that fits your goals under California law.
Retaliation after reporting or resisting harassment
Retaliation is unlawful. It can occur even when the original complaint is being reviewed. Indicators include:
- Sudden reassignment to a lower-paid or less desirable role
- Demotion, pay cut, or loss of stipend following a report or refusal
- Isolation from meetings or communications needed to perform your job
- Negative evaluations that start only after you speak up
- Schedule changes that interfere with family responsibilities or second jobs
- Pressure to withdraw or keep quiet about a Title IX or internal complaint
If you faced backlash after reporting harassment, documenting events and contacting counsel promptly can help protect your rights.
What can sexual harassment look like in a school district?
Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, both quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment are unlawful. Common examples include:
- Unwanted sexual comments, propositions, or suggestive messages
- Pressure from senior leadership to meet alone off campus or after hours
- Career benefits conditioned on personal favors or silence
- Repeated leering, remarks about appearance, or invasive questions
- Isolation or negative treatment after rejecting advances
Public K–12 employees and many contractors are protected. Power or political influence does not excuse misconduct.
What to do now, even if you’re not ready to file
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Write down what happened
Create a secure timeline of dates, times, locations, people present, and exact words or actions.
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Preserve evidence
Save texts, emails, messaging app screenshots, calendar invites, voicemails, and evaluation records. Use a personal device or cloud folder that the district cannot access.
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List witnesses
Note coworkers who may have seen or heard interactions or changes to your assignment after you reported.
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Be cautious with informal meetings
If invited to “clear the air,” you can request time to consider and obtain legal advice first.
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Contact our team confidentially
We will discuss your goals, privacy options, and next steps under California law and district policies.
Your protections in California
- Right to a harassment-free workplace in public school districts
- Protection against retaliation for reporting, assisting an investigation, or refusing unlawful conduct
- Available remedies may include compensation for lost pay, emotional distress, policy changes, and other relief that fits your situation
- Privacy and safety planning for communication and document collection
Deadlines can apply. A short confidential call can help you understand the timeline that may govern your options.
How we help
- Listening first so you can share your experience at your pace
- Evidence strategy to secure messages, calendars, and district records
- Guidance on internal and external reporting including Title IX and agency filings
- Negotiation and litigation when needed to pursue fair results
- Support through each step to reduce stress and protect your position and reputation
We represent workers across California in sexual harassment and retaliation matters, including cases involving public school districts.
Ready to speak privately?
Use the secure form or call for a confidential consultation. Evening and weekend times available by request.
