One factor that keeps so many victims silent in the instance of workplace sexual harassment is the fear they will not be believed. Many harassers do not commit their offenses in easily captured media such as emails or text messages, instead engaging in sexual...
Sexual Harassment
Reporting sexual harassment should not be traumatizing
Letting others know that sexual harassment has taken place at work can be difficult for victims in California. FindLaw explains that one of the most important steps to making the behavior stop, though, is reporting it according to the company's procedures for handling...
Anticouni & Ricotta Files Lawsuit Against Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Files Lawsuit against Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment, Failure to Investigate and Failure to Prevent Sexual Harassment, Negligent Retention of an Employee, Emotional Distress, and...
What is unlawful retaliation?
When discrimination or harassment happens in your workplace, it can be instinctive to go to HR or your senior managers to report the incident - especially when California is one of the most worker-friendly states in the country, and your right to workplace safety...
Are offensive sexual comments sexual harassment?
No one wants to feel uncomfortable or unsafe in the work place, and you dread the day you have to face the possibility of a coworker sexually harassing you. However, if you are involved in an untenable situation at work, you may already be dealing with sexual...
Another media loss due to sexual misconduct
Another television personality has been terminated due to allegations of sexual misconduct. This morning, NBC's Today show announced their co-anchor, Matt Lauer, was terminated late Tuesday night after a detailed account of his misbehavior was brought forward by a...
The fallout from sexual harassment charges
People in California and all over the country are not looking the other way anymore when it comes to sexual harassment. The vast amount of actors, directors and other celebrity figures who have been accused over the last month have been staggering, and the industry is...
Hollywood and sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace has become a talking point over the recent years. However, a recent Hollywood scandal has opened peoples' eyes, and mouths, in California and around the country. The well-known movie producer, Harvey Weinstein, found himself in the...
Dealing with same-sex sexual harassment
Employers and employees in California should be aware that sexual harassment can happen in same-sex situations. No matter who is the affected victim, any words or actions of a sexual nature that leads to an uncomfortable environment constitutes harassment and needs to...
Taking action against sexual harassment
Sexual harassment takes many forms, some of which we have covered on this blog. Whether you are subjected to the presentation of lewd and offensive sexual material while trying to work or are forced to endure nasty sexual comments, unwanted physical contact, or any...