Sexual harassment by an employer may be getting more media attention in the #MeToo era, but the problem is nothing new. Both men and women regularly endure workplace harassment. While these media campaigns may have drawn attention to the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, they do not provide much help when figuring out the specifics of how to sue...
Continue ReadingCan I sue my employer for discrimination? This is a question many workers in California ask. You are not alone. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) receives almost 5,000 workplace discrimination complaints each year from California workers. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, employees who experience discrimination have a right to sue their employers for the...
Continue ReadingTips for handling sexual harassment in the workplace are essential for anyone facing this serious issue. No one should have to endure sexual harassment in their workplace (or anywhere else). However, this is a prevalent problem that many employees must regularly combat. Do you know how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of a workplace that mistreats individuals...
Continue ReadingWhen someone in your workplace sexually harasses you, knowing common examples of workplace sexual harassment is one of your most important assets. You need to know about your rights against unlawful harassment and your employer’s obligations to protect you. Knowing some examples might help you in deciding to take legal action. Please read below for typical examples of sexual...
Continue ReadingDoes your employer treat you poorly because of your sex? Does your supervisor turn the other way when coworkers or customers engage in offensive conduct that is based on sex or gender? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are likely the victim of sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment, and you have the...
Continue ReadingDisability discrimination in the workplace should never prevent someone from finding meaningful employment. A person’s disability should have little to no bearing on their ability to find a job. We all have a right to pursue gainful employment in a non-discriminatory workplace. California and federal laws protect disabled workers from disability discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all employers...
Continue ReadingIn February 2022, the U.S. Congress approved the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. The Ending Forced Arbitration Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 3, 2022, and became effective immediately. The Ending Forced Arbitration Act amends federal arbitration law. It allows victims of workplace sexual harassment or assault...
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