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What is A Hostile Work Environment in California?

Every American has certain rights in the workplace at both the federal and state levels. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of the United States is the federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace harassment and discrimination laws in the country. Employers may not discriminate against employees on…

California Wage and Hour Laws – All You Need to Know

If you run a business in California or are thinking about starting one, it’s essential to be up to date on the state’s wage and hour laws. These laws set the minimum wage, as well as the rules for overtime pay, meal and rest breaks,…

Sexual Harassment vs. Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Abuse – What’s the Difference?

Though it is painful to admit, sexual misconduct is still prevalent in our world today. Despite our resources, education, and awareness, sexual crimes continue to occur on a daily basis. This is disheartening and frustrating, to say the least. Most people understand that sexual violence…

California Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Statistics

It’s important to feel safe at work. While location, experience, type of industry, and management style can all play a role in how safe employees feel, it’s also important that the workplace remain harassment-free at all times. This is key to retaining good workers and…

California Overtime Law

California has strict laws regarding how long employees can work. These laws are in place to protect individuals from being exploited and hold employers accountable. The 40-hour workweek helps to make sure that employees aren’t working more than they should without being fairly compensated. In…

Can I Sue My California Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations?

Many wrongful termination cases pertain to false accusations. A simple example of this would be an employer or coworker making false accusations against an employee, and the falsely accused employee is subsequently fired based on those false accusations. Unfortunately, it’s also possible for an employer…

How to File a Successful EEOC Complaint in California?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for creating and enforcing workplace regulations, anti-discrimination, and anti-harassment policies for American employers. The EEOC is also responsible for reviewing and investigating claims of employment discrimination and harassment. Therefore, if you work in California…

How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in California?

Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in the modern American business world. Every year, thousands of employees across all industries experience sexual harassment at work. Unfortunately, these employees often feel trapped by their circumstances. Some may believe they have no way to fight back against…

How Do You Prove Retaliation in the Workplace in California?

Experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace is never easy. Whether you are dealing with requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments, unwanted touching, or a hostile work environment, pervasive sexual harassment can take a severe emotional toll. Research shows that such harassment can be incredibly traumatic,…

Is it Hard to prove Sexual Harassment?

It’s an unfortunate reality that sexual harassment negatively affects the lives of thousands of people across the United States each year. When an individual experiences sexual harassment in the workplace, they have the right to take legal action against the party responsible for the adverse…

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