If you are male and believe that you have been victim to sexual harassment in the state of California, you might feel hesitant to make a claim. This could be due to different reasons; however, it is important to note that the number of men coming forward to report...
Sexual Harassment
What is a hostile work environment?
If you believe that you were harassed at work in the state of California, it is likely that you have researched how the law works in regard to workplace harassment cases. Generally speaking, an act in the workplace is considered to be harassing behavior if it was...
Strengthen your sexual harassment claim with these tips
Victims of sexual harassment usually feel powerless to do anything about the unwanted and illegal behavior. Workers who need their jobs and are hesitant to do anything that might place their employment in jeopardy. Some victims choose not to file a claim and may seek...
What are some examples of workplace sexual harassment?
If you have never suffered from sexual harassment in the workplace, you may find it surprising to learn that it can be hard to identify. Sometimes, the harasser approaches his or her targets cautiously, leaving the victim unsure if the behavior constitutes harassment....
Woman settles retaliation lawsuit with California employer
California prides itself on being at the forefront of protections for a diverse group of employees and workers that keep the state's economy running. Although many laws and practices protect the victims of sexual harassment, there is still much work to be done. The...
Proposed California law would prevent secret arbitration
One of the greatest accomplishments in California is the concern that the state's laws and businesses show fair access to work for all populations. The government has recently prioritized fair employment and employee treatment practices to keep the state attractive to...
California schools under scrutiny for sexual harassment
Sexual harassment has been a problem in workplaces for decades if not longer. Fortunately, efforts across the nation and world have modernized attitudes towards gender and sexual harassment has decreased. Most workers, including all workers in California, also have...
California teacher alleges culture of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment has gone in recent decades from an expected imposition to an unacceptable issue in the workplace. Smart employers and managers now acknowledge that women, minorities and other protected groups deserve equal treatment and freedom from inappropriate...
California police officer alleged sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is not only unethical and illegal. Inappropriate behavior in the workplace can damage careers, destroy company morale and retard the growth of a culture of trust and cooperation. Harassment by people in power over public services is especially...
Sexual harassment complaints on the rise
Sexual harassment has been a constant problem in workplaces and elsewhere in society for centuries. It is often easy to ignore the problem if it is not part of a person's daily life, but it seems that -- whether or not sexual harassment is on the rise -- legal...