You are likely already aware of Harvey Weinstein’s recent convictions for rape and the years of allegations that he regularly committed sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. And now, a film called “She Said” highlights the harrowing accounts of many of Weinstein’s accusers. In the film, two female New York Times reporters work to give voices to...
Continue ReadingIf you are living paycheck to paycheck, you are not alone. In fact, one study reported that about 63% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck in 2022. So when an employer fails to compensate you according to applicable wage and hour laws, the financial results can be stressful (at the very least). Fortunately, unpaid wages laws in California...
Continue ReadingIf you have suffered mistreatment at work because of sex or gender, call the Law Offices of John Dalton immediately. John Dalton has had unparalleled experience and success in protecting workplace sexual harassment victims from corrupt employers and harassers. John can handle the toughest and most sensitive harassment cases. Among his many successes, John’s ability to resolve challenging workplace...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to sexual harassment, your employer needs to compensate you for any harassment it allows to take place at its business, and it needs to prevent harassment from happening. An employer might also have to pay several penalties for workplace sexual harassment in CA. It is crucial that a victim of sexual harassment immediately hire an experienced...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to employment termination, California is generally an at-will state. What does at-will employment mean? At-will employment means that an employer can fire you at any time for no reason. And as an at-will employee, you can quit your job at any time for no reason. However, despite California’s at-will employment law, your employer cannot fire you...
Continue ReadingSexual 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 remedies. There are many actions you can take to help ensure that you receive the compensation and relief that...
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...
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