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,...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Oct 21, 2014 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
In early October, a former campaign worker for California congressional candidate Carl DeMaio began speaking publicly about what he claims was sexual harassment. Although the 28-year-old man’s attorney says that he has not yet decided whether or not to file a...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 30, 2014 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Two San Joaquin County employees have filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming a colleague was allowed to repeatedly sexually harass them while supervisors did nothing. The suit also alleges the employees were retaliated against when they complained of the...
