Women all over California have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. While most forms of sexual harassment are obvious, some forms are more subtle; sexual harassment can be so subtle that the woman might find herself wondering if her manager was hitting on...
Sexual Harassment
How can an individual prove their sexual harassment case?
If an individual in California is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, their first instinct might be to file a lawsuit. But before they take the matter to court, they'll need to gather crucial evidence to prove that the harassment took place. Otherwise,...
Sexual harassment allegations against NFL team revealed
Sexual harassment and other workplace violations have recently come under the microscope in California and across the U.S. That scrutiny is believed to have emboldened people to speak out if they've been victimized. Still, it occurs frequently and many remain...
Tips for reporting sexual harassment at work
California has strong laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, but not all employers are adept at handling sexual harassment complaints. In an ideal situation, HR will interview the person making a complaint as well as the alleged harassers and any potential...
Supreme Court rules Title VII protects LGBTQ+ workers
The Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2020, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees based on gender identity and sexual orientation. While California law already prohibited discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and gender...
What’s the next step for the #MeToo movement?
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement that resulted continues to impact social, legal and employment relationships and policies across the country. After decades of criminal...
Major business facing sexual harassment lawsuits
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment to occur, or have been the source of it. Filing a lawsuit against billion-dollar corporations is no minor feat. Despite this, many...
California restaurants settle sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination lawsuits
One business that recently resolved an employment law dispute is north of Los Angeles and the other that resolved a dispute is south of us. Both California businesses recently agreed to settle lawsuits that alleged inappropriate workplace behaviors. The restaurant...
McDonald’s facing class action sexual harassment lawsuit
You expect your company to protect you from sexual harassment in the workplace. But when managers of local stores don’t enforce harassment policies, your co-workers may feel they can get away with inappropriate behavior. A McDonald’s employee in Michigan recently...
Sexual harassment legislation could be improving for the future
Historically, the laws surrounding sexual harassment have not been strict enough. This is obvious due to the fact that more sexual harassment civil claims than ever have been brought over this past year than ever before. It is clear that the legal protection for...