If you’re experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, your first act should be to contact an attorney. Attorneys are skilled counselors who have years of experience giving a voice to the oppressed. But they offer countless other benefits to your case. It’s not an understatement to say that having an attorney will often determine whether your case results in...
Continue ReadingYou 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 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 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 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 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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