Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in many California industries, and your chances of falling victim to it are higher if you are a female. When someone in your place of employment does harass you in a sexual manner, you may be able to strengthen a subsequent...
While you run the risk of facing sexual harassment in any California work environment, research shows that women face higher rates of sexual harassment in some fields than in others. In general, sexual harassment is often more common in male-dominated industries, and...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a devastating emotional and even financial impact on victims. If you experience sexual harassment at work and go through all the proper channels within the company to stop it to no avail, you still have legal options. When...
Perhaps you have been working in an environment made increasingly uncomfortable by the behavior of a coworker. You describe this behavior as sexual harassment and are willing to file a claim over the issue. But what exactly is the law and how will the court react? A...
Litigation is the process of settling a dispute in a court of law. Victims of exploitation in the workplace often think that litigation is the best option for bringing a dangerous individual to justice and receiving fair compensation. If you file a sexual harassment...
Experiencing sexual harassment at your workplace in California can interfere with your job and jeopardize your productivity. In serious cases, you might feel unsafe and afraid to go to work. Despite your discomfort, you may wonder if the actions against you qualify as...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits harassment in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that sexual harassment includes offensive conduct based on gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Inappropriate comments based on an...
Federal and California statutes protect employees from harassment by their employers. Quid pro quo sexual harassment may be subtle. It is different from other forms of harassment and is often viewed as bribery or another action that may hide in a hostile work...
You have a right to a workplace that is free from harassment. This holds true regardless of whether you are a formal employee, an independent contractor or another type of worker. California’s sexual harassment laws include statutory protections for numerous types of...
You hear a lot about sexual harassment in the news these days, and it seems like the tide is shifting away from a society that accepts such behaviors as part of the status quo. However, many people are still unfortunate victims of harassment at their places of work....
