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May
Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim in California
Sexual harassment affects many workers, job applicants and even unpaid interns in California. However, as the #MeToo Movement demonstrated two years ago, you do not need to suffer in silence. Individuals experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace may have legal options...
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May
Sexual Harassment in Video Games: Changing Gamer Culture Inside the Industry
Sexual harassment in video games has been a staple of the industry for a long time now. To many people, this aspect of gamer culture has been a secret rarely spoken aloud. However, harassment victims are slowly chipping away at the “Code of Silence. ”Riot Games will...
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May
What to Know About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Employees should be able to work without fear of sexual harassment from a coworker or supervisor. It is important to recognize that sexual harassment in the workplace is not just inappropriate and offensive. It is also a federal crime. Harassment at work can occur between many...
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May
What Can I Do After Being Sexually Assaulted in the Workplace?
The #MeToo movement shows that sexual harassment is now one of the leading issues experienced in U. S. workplaces. California law defines two different types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. With quid pro quo, a supervisor may ask you to perfor...
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May
What Are California’s New Requirements for Sexual Harassment Training?
As Governor Jerry Brown prepares to exit office, he has signed numerous bills into law, changing the way California handles sexual harassment. One of those changes includes a significant expansion of the sexual harassment training employers must provide for their employees. He...
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May
Changes in California Workplace Sexual Harassment Law
Our blog two weeks ago discussed how you can spot workplace sexual harassment. However, you should also be aware that California enacted several new laws that can protect workers who are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. The following bills were recently signed...
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May
Five Possible Warning Signs of Workplace Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement has become a national movement that has brought attention to sexual assault and sexual harassment. Instances of harassment or assault can occur just about anywhere—especially the workplace. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports...
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May
California Female Politicians Speak Out on Sexual Harassment Claims
State politicians have important roles in our American society; they represent a lot of people and have to make tough decisions every day that impact the community they speak for. Women politicians, especially, not only need to be concerned with their state’s politics, but the...
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May
Is It Workplace Bullying or Sexual Harassment?
Are there legal differences between workplace bullying and sexual harassment? Workplace bullying is not explicitly illegal in California. However, employers in California who have 50 or more employees are required to provide training to supervisors every two years that inclu...
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May
Can an NDA Prevent Me from Suing for Sexual Harassment at Work?
Does signing a non-disclosure agreement prevent you from filing a sexual harassment claim against your employer? Questions regarding employee rights relating to sexual harassment have been a big news item ever since a cascade of sexual assault allegations began with those agai...
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