On behalf of Law Office of Frank S. Clowney III | Aug 28, 2020 | Employee Rights, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination
You work hard to provide for your family and advance your career. However, in a hostile work environment, every day takes its toll on your emotional state. You may be cut off from advancement opportunities or endure jokes that make it clear that you do not fit in with...
On behalf of Law Office of Frank S. Clowney III | Jul 27, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment remains a scary reality for far too many workers. Everyday, men and women are subjected to demeaning behavior that renders their workplace unsafe. Making matters worse is the fact that reporting sexual harassment often leads to negative employment...
On behalf of Law Office of Frank S. Clowney III | Sep 27, 2019 | Labor Laws, Sexual Harassment
When the #MeToo movement started sweeping the nation, California was one of the quickest states to respond to the increased exposure of sexual harassment in the workplace. They passed several laws in an attempt to make safer work environments for workers of all ages...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | May 5, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
An employee may find him or herself dreading going to work each day because he or she is being subjected to harassing or abusive treatment in the workplace. It could be sexual harassment or some other abusive treatment. The harassment or abuse could be coming from a...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | May 5, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
When an employee in California first complains about sexual harassment, his or her employer has an opportunity to resolve the situation so that it does not result in a lawsuit. However, many employers mishandle sexual harassment complaints and end up making the...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Feb 17, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, such as obscene jokes or comments, or other inappropriate behavior that makes a California worker, whether male or female, feel uncomfortable. Employees who experience this behavior may not know what to do when...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Feb 10, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
A California Starbucks location is the focus of a recently filed sexual harassment and wrongful termination civil lawsuit. According to the 23-year-old female plaintiff, she initially enjoyed working at the company’s Chula Vista location and things went well...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 22, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
A man who worked for AutoZone in its Chula Vista store in 2010 is suing his former employer for sexual harassment. The man claims that his male supervisor slapped him on the buttocks and would not stop after he told the supervisor that the touching made him feel...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 14, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
California employees at American Apparel may have additional protection from unsolicited attention by managers. Shortly after firing its chief executive and founder, the company filed an intent with the Securities and Exchange Commission to overhaul its code of...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Dec 5, 2014 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment can take many forms in the workplace. One type, which is commonly referred to as quid pro quo harassment, occurs when a person is offered more favorable employment benefits, such as a promotion and increased pay, in return for sexual favors. However,...
