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Reporting sexual harassment at work can be stressful. After making a complaint, employees often face HR questions, work shifts or unfair treatment. They may also worry that their employer will fire, demote or otherwise punish them for speaking up. California law...
A job opportunity can sometimes come with an inappropriate condition. For example, a supervisor may suggest that an employee will receive a promotion if the employee agrees to a date or sexual favor. These situations can raise concerns about quid pro quo sexual...
Sexual harassment at work does not require physical contact to be illegal. Many employees face harassment through comments, images or repeated unwelcome behavior. California law holds that verbal comments, visual displays and other nonphysical acts can amount to...
Sexual harassment can create serious emotional and mental strain; eventually, that stress may begin to affect a person's health, job performance and daily life. When that happens, the worker may wonder whether the harm can also qualify as a work-related injury. Can...
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a serious issue that affects countless employees across California. Unfortunately, several misconceptions could prevent you from taking appropriate action against it. Differentiating between myths and facts could make it...
Sexual harassment can happen to people who work in many different roles. You do not need to be a full-time employee to face inappropriate behavior at work. California law recognizes this and offers protection to people who work under many types of arrangements. Who...
Power differences shape how sexual harassment plays out at work. When one person controls schedules, pay, promotions, or job security, that imbalance can influence behavior and silence complaints. California law recognizes how authority can pressure employees and...
The tendency to overlook same-sex sexual harassment stems from both cultural stereotypes and organizational blind spots. Many employees assume that harassment is strictly a heterosexual issue, while employers may lack inclusive policies that recognize and address...
It’s not always easy to spot sexual harassment in the workplace, especially when it’s hidden behind subtle, manipulative behavior. Sometimes, the problem isn’t physical actions or obvious comments. It’s how someone tries to control how you think, feel or question your...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is often associated with the overly obvious forms of sexual harassment. These can include things like unwelcome physical contact or inappropriate comments. Covert sexual harassment is more subtle and can be just as damaging as overt...