Sexual 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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