When employers fail to protect their employees from unlawful harassment, they hurt their workforce, the community, and themselves. Victims of unlawful workplace harassment have several legal protections and the option to sue their harasser and employer. There are many requirements for filing a workplace harassment lawsuit, and an experienced attorney can help you fulfill them. Contact us???? at the...
Continue ReadingThe state of American workplaces is disheartening. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 38% of women and 14% of men have reported experiencing sexual harassment at work. And in some industries, 90% of women say they have been sexually harassed. Moreover, 60% of women report experiencing “unwanted sexual attention, sexual coercion, sexually crude conduct, or sexist comments”...
Continue ReadingSexual 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 ReadingHave you been discriminated against at work? You are not alone. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) receives almost 5,000 complaints of workplace discrimination 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 wrongful treatment they may have suffered. If you...
Continue ReadingSexual harassment is a painful and too frequent occurrence in California workplaces. As an employee, you have legal protection against this egregious behavior, but you must seek redress quickly or risk losing your right to pursue justice. This article will help you understand the statute of limitations on sexual harassment in the workplace. And once you are ready to...
Continue ReadingNo one should have to endure sexual harassment in their workplace (or anywhere else). However, this is a prevalent problem that many employees have to combat on a regular basis. Do you know how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of a workplace that mistreats individuals for sex-based reasons? We can teach you the initial steps for handling...
Continue ReadingWhen someone in your workplace sexually harasses you, knowledge 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 harassment in the workplace. And if...
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 ReadingA 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 honor the law. If you have a disability, it is important to know...
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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