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It’s always a wise move to be prepared when you are dealing with workplace discrimination, including discrimination based on sexual orientation, actual or perceived. It can feel humiliating to be the victim of workplace discrimination, especially if you’ve come to like and respect your coworkers…
The experience of suffering sexual harassment in the workplace can be emotionally and mentally taxing. It can also lead to unfair damage to your career. You may be in fear of facing whoever is harassing you, which in turn can understandably affect your ability to…
In California, a 2019 study showed that 86% of women and 53% of men reported experiencing some form of assault, including sexual harassment, at least once. Specifically, 36% of women and 28% of men who reported sexual harassment indicated it occurred in their workplace. The…
In California, terminating an employee for reporting sexual harassment is illegal under both the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you were fired after raising a formal complaint about sexual harassment,…
Most California residents know that sexual harassment at work is illegal. However, sexual harassment means more than just unwanted sexual advances. Physical, verbal or visual unwanted sexual advances are considered sexual harassment. What you may not know is that the offender’s behavior does not need…
Any sexual harassment that occurs in the workplace can make it difficult for workers to feel safe in their workplaces and do their jobs. Because of the impact sexual harassment can have on victims, victims should be familiar with what is considered sexual harassment so they can…
Employees in San Diego and across the United States who have been impacted by employment violations are often fearful of speaking out for several reasons. They might be under the impression that it will not help them, they fear retaliation, concerns abound that they will…
In San Diego, throughout California and across the nation, people who are confronted with workplace violations are increasingly emboldened to speak out about it. This includes various forms of harassment, most notably sexual harassment. Still, even when employees complain, there are other potential challenges they…
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…
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 actions, such as demotion, reassignment, or termination.…
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 and…
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…