Sexual Harassment

Anytime a California employer is informed of alleged harassment, an investigation should soon follow. If you’re responsible for that investigation, it’s important that you follow through and gather evidence before determining how to respond to the allegations. By...

When you go to work, you should not feel frightened, harassed or threatened in any way. All employees deserve to be able to do their jobs in an environment that is safe and free from harassment, but unfortunately, not all employees enjoy this type of work experience....

When employees go to work, they have the right to do their jobs in an environment that is free from inappropriate behaviors and different types of mistreatment. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that work environments are safe for all employees, which...

When you go to work, you have the right to an environment that is free from inappropriate behaviors that make you uncomfortable. While you know that workplace harassment is illegal and unacceptable, you may not be sure that what you are experiencing counts as...

In your company, you probably have procedures in place for dealing with emergencies, such as if there is a fire in the building, severe weather or a power outage. You may even have trainings, drills or meetings to prepare for such events. This way, if something...

You may have been among the many in California and across the country who followed the #MeToo movement at its height a few years ago. Perhaps you had a special interest in the outcome of the movement, which sought to bring awareness to the magnitude of the problem of...

You believe it will never happen to you, until it does. You become a victim of workplace sexual harassment and you’re now in a very difficult position. Even though you didn’t do anything wrong, it doesn’t change the fact that you need to take action to protect...