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Sexual Harassment

3 common myths about sexual harassment in California

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...

Can non-employees file sexual harassment claims in California?

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...

How do power imbalances affect sexual harassment claims?

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...

Same-sex sexual harassment is overlooked in working environments

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...

Signs of gaslighting that may point to sexual harassment

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...

Covert sexual harassment can be devastating for employees

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...

Did your employer respond to a harassment report?

Workplace harassment can come in many forms. Employees may be harassed because of their sexual preference, gender, race, culture, religion or disability, for example. Employees could face threats, subtle discrimination or be stalked or attacked because of their...

Defining sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment is an unwelcome behavior in the workplace targeted at an individual because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Both men and women can experience sexual harassment, and individuals of any gender can be perpetrators. A report from...

Why power dynamics are important in office relationships

Power is a major part of sexual harassment cases. This is especially an issue when there is a power imbalance between two individuals, such as one person who is in a position of authority over the other. In some instances, the sexual harassment itself is more an...

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