Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace is among the top duties of any employer. You have a responsibility to ensure your workers feel safe. There are various steps you can take to cultivate a work environment where sexual harassment is not a problem. The following are just a few noteworthy ideas to consider. Establish Official… Continue reading 4 Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
When most employees think of sexual harassment, supervisors and managers often come to mind first. However, co-workers are often perpetrators of sexual harassment in the workplace. Does California law protect you from harassment from your co-workers as well? A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney has the answer—and it is often: “Yes!” Co-Worker Sexual Harassment Generally… Continue reading Co-Worker Sexual Harassment in California: Understanding Your Rights
Even after hundreds of high-profile sex scandals have gripped California and the rest of America in the past six months, we still need to answer the question: “What is a hostile work environment and how is it created by sexual harassment?” Even though the problem of sexual harassment has been at the forefront of America’s… Continue reading When Does Sexual Harassment Create a Hostile Work Environment? 6 Signs And Factors
The world would never be the same without texting. We are all used to it. It’s fast, it’s convenient, and for many people, it opens a new door of communication. Moreover, some people feel more confident, masculine, and more protected when sending text messages compared to face-to-face interactions. It’s no secret that texting creates a… Continue reading Can A Text Be Used as Evidence Of Sexual Harassment?
It’s totally worth it. While you might not get financial compensation for reporting sexual harassment at a previous job (if it’s been more than a year since the last such incident), speaking up if you or the perpetrator no longer work at the company where the harassment took place could make a huge difference in… Continue reading Reporting Sexual Harassment At Previous Job: Is It Even Worth It?
Yet another woman in Los Angeles accuses a powerful man of sexual assault, but is our country – and Los Angeles, where sexual misconduct allegations have spread like wildfire, specifically – doing anything to address the never-ending outpouring of allegations? Since the New York Times published an exposé on Harvey Weinstein in early October, making… Continue reading Los Angeles TV Host Accuses Senator of Sexual Harassment After Fearing Retaliation For Over 10 Years
Next time you buy your Forever 21 or Ross garments, you may want to think twice before you wear them. Factory workers making these clothes experience terrible conditions at work. We are not talking about China or Mexico here. This is Los Angeles, California. Employees in these factories get paid as little as $4.50 an… Continue reading Workers In LA Factories Experience Sweatshop Conditions