Dealing with unwelcome sexual advances from your boss can be unsettling and stressful. If you've already asked them to stop and the behavior persists, California law provides protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Knowing your options can empower you...
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Sexual Harassment
What to do if unwanted workplace touching is ignored
Experiencing inappropriate touching or workplace sexual harassment can be extremely distressing, especially if your employer disregards your reports. In California, there are specific steps you can take to protect your rights and ensure your safety. Document...
Proving workplace retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
Workplace retaliation can be a significant concern for those who report sexual harassment. Understanding how to prove retaliation is essential for protecting your rights in California. Recognizing retaliation Retaliation occurs when an employer takes bad action...
Establishing a support system for victims of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a distressing experience that can leave lasting scars on the mental health of its victims. The aftermath of such incidents often brings about a range of emotional and psychological challenges that demand understanding and support. Survivors of...
Steps to shield yourself from sexual harassment
A safe and respectful business environment supports personal well-being and professional success. Unfortunately, sexual harassment remains a concern in many workplaces. Understanding how to protect yourself can reduce your risk of experiencing sexual harassment on the...
Three organizational factors that breed sexual harassment
While sexual harassment occurs in virtually all California industries, your chances of falling victim to it increase if certain variables hold true in your place of employment. Everything from where you work to with whom you work has the potential to affect how likely...
Can you spot the signs of pregnancy discrimination?
Sadly, many workers face some form of discrimination on a regular basis. From factory and construction workers to office and admin staff, it is not uncommon for workplace discrimination to create a hostile, untenable environment. While, numerous protections are in...
Sexual harassment: Who can you report?
Under no circumstance is sexual harassment acceptable in the workplace. When your place of business becomes hostile or offensive due to inappropriate jokes or flirtatious behavior, you may have a claim against your employer, colleagues or other professionals. In...
What can you do if you experience workplace harassment?
Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, including visual, physical or verbal. If someone utilizes sexuality to intimidate you or to create a hostile work environment, you may be the victim of sexual harassment. In California, the conduct does not need...
How does harassment manifest in digital workplaces?
As the workplace continues to morph and change in response to the digital age, many people hope that it means good things for progressive steps forward. However, some of the issues that have plagued workplaces for decades still continue to this day. This unfortunately...