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What is a Third-Party Harassment Claim? Is My Employer Liable?
California and federal laws protect you against sexual harassment in the workplace. Your employer is directly liable should you be sexually harassed or be subjected to hostile workplace harassment committed by a supervisor. If you are harassed by a coworker, your employer may also be liable under certain circumstances. But what happens if you… Read More »
What Does the Silenced No More Act Mean for Workers in CA?
Sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace are not vestiges of the past. Workplace discrimination is a very real problem in modern workplaces around the country, in California and elsewhere. California lawmakers have taken a number of steps in recent years to promote worker rights and worker safety, including by limiting the power of… Read More »
Steps for Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
No one should be forced to endure sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s despicable, immoral, and illegal. Many employees who experience sexual harassment in the workplace, however, do not know how best to respond. It can be difficult to balance the interpersonal and professional relationships affected while reeling from the psychological trauma such harassment… Read More »
Can You Sue Employer for Harassment While Working From Home
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our understanding of the workplace, potentially irreversibly. Many companies that moved to remote work during the pandemic have decided to keep employees on remote work part-time or full-time, or at least give employees the option to do so. Working remotely removes much of the hassle of working in an office… Read More »
What Are Illegal Firing Practices?
California is an at-will employment state. That means that employers can fire employees for almost any reason or no reason at all. There are many special exceptions to the general rule, however. California and federal law prohibit companies from firing employees for certain, enumerated reasons. Continue reading to learn about illegal firing practices in… Read More »
How to Recognize Signs of Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation. But for many working mothers, pregnancy can bring with it not only stress but a violation of their rights. Data from the University of Massachusetts Amherst indicates that roughly 5,300 work-related pregnancy discrimination complaints are filed each year. Pregnancy Discrimination Act Under Title VII of… Read More »
What to Do in a Car Accident
If you find yourself in a car accident, it’s important to know what you should and should not do as well as what your responsibilities are. Knowing what to do after a car accident can help you be better prepared if you are filing a claim or need to seek legal representation because of… Read More »
Pregnancy Discrimination in California: Know Your Rights
Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but if you are working throughout your pregnancy it can also be a time of uncertainty. In the state of California, if you are pregnant and have chosen to continue working, it can help you to understand the laws in place designed to protect you. California’s… Read More »
Types of Workplace Retaliation in California
Unlawful retaliation in the workplace can occur in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons. California workers are protected from unlawful retaliation, whether that takes the form of termination, pay cuts, or other adverse employment actions. Retaliation is unlawful whenever it is enacted in response to an employee engaging in some… Read More »
What Do I Do if My Coworker Is Sexually Harassing Me?
In California, you have the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace. State law prohibits employers from committing acts of sexual harassment and obliges employers to take appropriate action if they learn of harassing conduct. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace by a supervisor or… Read More »