A man who was until recently working as a top aide to Senator Kamala Harris, the junior Senator from California, recently resigned after it came to light that the state had to pay a settlement of $400,000 on his behalf.The settlement was to resolve sexual harassment...
Legal Protection For Workers
Many men admit to harassing behaviors
It may come as little surprise to women in Fresno, California, that sexual harassment is an ongoing problem in the American workplace. Almost half of all women have reported experiencing sexual harassment while at work. What is interesting is that, according to a...
Sexual harassment an ongoing problem in tech world
Although technology companies that are so popular in California have a reputation for having pro-employee and progressive workplaces, they may not be living up to that reputation when it comes to gender discrimination and sexual harassment. It has long been thought,...
There is no bad joke defense to sexual harassment
To put matters bluntly, the fact that a statement, email or gesture was just a bad joke or one that was misunderstood is simply no excuse for sexual harassment.Although previous posts have explained that there is no bright line rule for when inappropriate jokes cross...
What exactly is a hostile work environment?
Although the concept can apply to any type of discrimination, the phrase hostile work environment is often used in reference to claims of sexual harassment. To review, there are two basic types of illegal sexual harassment. One is called quid pro quo, in which an...
California measure may help sexual harassment victims
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, California lawmakers have passed a bill that may help victims of sexual harassment and other discrimination have their day in court and, thus, have a better chance of getting the justice they deserve.One of the problems that the...
Supporting victims of workplace sexual harassment
If you've ever seen a coworker subjected to inappropriate behavior, it can be a helpless feeling. You want to step in but aren't sure what exactly would be the most helpful.Here are a few things you can do to support someone you suspect has been a victim of sexual...
Weinstein effect creates spike in harassment claims
According to statistics that were summarized by a major source of entertainment media, the outing and subsequent legal troubles of the major movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has led to a spike in the number of sexual harassment claims regulatory authorities in California...
Quid pro quo harassment can damage an employee’s career
Individuals who work in California are protected from harassment and discrimination when they are performing the duties of their jobs. The laws that apply to many employers ensure that workers are not treated badly by their employers due to the workers' races,...
California restraint owner charged with sexual harassment
We all have expectations for what it will be like working at our place of employment. Maybe we fall short when it comes to day-to-day work tasks, but one expectation that should always exist is being treated properly in the workplace. Unfortunately, this does not...