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California’s Sexual Harassment Laws: What You Need to Know

When it comes to protecting employees from workplace sexual harassment, California offers robust protections. California sexual harassment laws uphold employees’ rights to a safe and respectful working environment and provide recourses for employer misconduct. This article aims to provide an overview of these laws and illuminate some of their more important aspects. However, if you believe you’ve been a...

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Recognizing Sexual Harassment at Work: Examples You Should Know

Imagine walking into work and being greeted by unwanted physical contact, inappropriate comments about your appearance, or persistent, suggestive messages that make you uncomfortable. These aren’t just isolated incidents; they are clear examples of sexual harassment in the workplace. Recognizing these signs—whether it’s a lewd joke, a lingering touch, or an invasive personal question—is crucial for everyone, not just...

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Navigating Workplace Harassment: What to Do If You Receive Inappropriate Texts

The digital era has made communication with friends, family, and colleagues easier than ever. Today, it’s not unusual for employees to exchange phone numbers and text casually outside the workplace. However, the convenience of instant communication also comes with certain risks, including exposure to unsolicited, inappropriate messages from your coworkers or boss. In such situations, it’s important to know...

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What’s the Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations in California?

What’s the sexual harassment statute of limitations in California? This is a critical question for employees facing such distressing situations. Sexual harassment is a painful and too frequent occurrence in California workplaces. You have legal protection against this egregious behavior as an employee, but you must seek redress quickly or risk losing your right to pursue justice. This article...

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How to Prove Workplace Discrimination in California

If you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace, speak to a knowledgeable attorney about the possibility of obtaining legal relief. An experienced attorney can identify your legal rights and knows how to prove workplace discrimination in California. The Law Offices of John Dalton can help you get the results you deserve in an employment discrimination case. John...

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Filing a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit in California

The 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”...

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How to Prove Workplace Sexual Harassment in California

Unsure how to prove workplace sexual harassment in California? Explore essential evidence and steps to build a strong case. Sexual harassment in the workplace is sex-based discrimination that is destructive and illegal under state and federal laws. If you have suffered the effects of sex-based harassment at your job, you have a right to financial compensation and other legal...

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How to Report Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in CA

A sexual harassment claim does not happen all at once. A successful claim starts with submitting a report of sex-based workplace misconduct and can end with a trial award, an administrative award, or a settlement. So, let’s start at the beginning and discuss how to report sexual harassment at the workplace in CA.  Of course, one of the most...

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From Subtle to Overt: Common Examples of Disability Discrimination at Work

For many of us, the workplace is like our second home. We believe they are bastions of equality and understanding, where employees have the same opportunities to succeed regardless of their physical or mental abilities. Unfortunately, the reality is that examples of disability discrimination in the workplace are far too common, affecting countless individuals and hindering their growth and...

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