In the wake of the MeToo movement, countless industries have seen an increase in sexual harassment claims. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual misconduct complaints increased 13.6% in 2018. People may wonder why some employees don’t bring...
A REPUTATION FOR SUCCESS
Year: 2019
Sexual harassment claims no longer stopped by forced arbitration
Californians who have been sexually harassed on the job and believe they might have a strong legal case against their employer are often encouraged to come forward to seek justice. In many cases, they have the right to pursue a claim and be compensated. However, for...
Hotels seek to curb worker sexual harassment with video cameras
Sexual harassment can occur in any kind of employment in California and across the U.S. As the increase of people willing to speak out about how they were harassed on the job has shown, these behaviors span working classes. There are, however, people who are more...
Employer retaliation and harassment sparks McDonald’s walkout
In California, workers in any industry can be subjected to employer retaliation, sexual harassment and other workplace violations. Some employees are more vulnerable than others and people who work in the fast food industry fall into this category. Because they are...
California extends sexual harassment training deadline
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation in late August extending the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline for businesses to comply with new anti-harassment training procedures for California. The order provides a one-year delay for larger companies to begin training non-supervisory...
Workers who complained to Google claim employer retaliation
Employees in California and across the nation who are facing any workplace violations are encouraged to report it to their employer. This is a step to put a stop to the mistreatment and get the situation on the record. Still, some employers might frown upon employees...
Former utility employee files lawsuit for employer retaliation
When employees of public and private businesses in California are confronted with wrongdoing at work, it can have a negative impact on their entire lives. Not only can it force them to decide that they cannot stay in that job, but it can place them in a position where...
Are there time limits to file an employer retaliation complaint?
Despite renewed and increased attention paid to worker rights in California and across the nation, there is still a problem with labor violations. This can encompass many acts. One that does not receive the same focus as current concerns about sexual harassment but is...
Some companies try to change names to avoid employee lawsuits
Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, more businesses have been exploring their legal options to avoid getting sued by their own employees for sexual harassment. Though many companies in California have put more effort into making their workplaces safer, others...
Former cameraman for prominent TV show claims sexual harassment
The entertainment industry is largely located in Southern California and, with that, there are commonly allegations that those in a position of power commit sexual harassment on underlings and aspiring performers. It is not limited to performers, however. Staff...