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...
Sexual Harassment
How litigation can affect your sexual harassment claim
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...
Are you experiencing sexual harassment at work?
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...
Actions classifying as sexual harassment in the workplace
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...
Requirements for a quid pro quo sexual harassment claim
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...
Are contractors protected against sex harassment in California?
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...
How should I address sexual harassment at work?
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....
Sexual harassment affects men, too
The majority of sexual harassment claims filed across California and the United States come from women. However, men are not immune to this type of treatment. Studies show that men experience workplace sexual harassment far more than many people think – and likely far...
Does sexual harassment occur in health care?
Sexual harassment can happen in any industry and even medical professionals may experience this kind of treatment. People may not always take action if they do not understand the options that are available to them. According to U.S. News and World Report, a 2018...
Professional women are still victims of sexual harassment
The awareness of sexual harassment generated by the MeToo movement has unfortunately not resulted in a sharp decline of harassment of women in the workplace. Even women who have attained positions in white-collar professions still become the victims of unwanted sexual...