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California Sexual Harassment Laws

Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality many employees face daily. Despite shifting to work-from-home arrangements, workers still endure sexual propositions and sexual or gender-based harassment that now reaches into their homes and personal lives.  This is exactly the kind of conduct that federal and California sexual harassment laws are...

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What Is Indirect Sexual Harassment? 

You do not have to be the target of someone’s sexually discriminatory behavior to be a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment can be direct or indirect. If you believe you are the victim of harassment, you should consult with one of our top-tier attorneys at...

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Common Examples of Non-Verbal Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

There are many ways someone in your workplace can violate state or federal anti-harassment laws, and that includes non-verbal sexual harassment. In this article, we will identify some examples of non-verbal misconduct and guide you through how to initiate a harassment complaint. At King & Siegel LLP, our experienced...

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How to Prove Workplace Sexual Harassment in California

Neither your sex nor your gender should dictate how you are treated at work or what job benefits you receive. If your employer treats you poorly because of your sex, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation, your employer could be liable for sexual harassment, and you might be entitled...

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Is It Sexual Harassment to Ask a Co-Worker on a Date?

If you spend a lot of time with someone, you have a good chance of taking a romantic interest in them. But what happens if the person who catches your attention is a co-worker? Is it sexual harassment to ask a co-worker on a date? It can be, but...

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How to File a Complaint for Sexual Harassment at Work

When you experience sexual harassment at work, a complaint alerts your boss and the company about the harassment. Our firm helps workers deal with sexual harassment, starting with filing a complaint under your employer’s sexual harassment policy. If the internal complaint policy isn’t effective, you can file a complaint...

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How to Write a Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter

At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you have been sexually harassed at work, we are here to help. Call us today at 213-465-4802! To give yourself the best chance to adequately resolve workplace sexual harassment, you need to...

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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment: Common Examples

You have a legal right to a workplace free of sexual harassment. Workplace sexual harassment is illegal under both federal and state law. If you experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in California, you might be entitled to compensation under the state’s Fair Employment and House Act (FEHA). Read...

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Is Sexual Harassment a Form of Discrimination?

Is sexual harassment a form of discrimination? Yes, and it is illegal. Sexual harassment is a nefarious and pervasive form of sex discrimination that has plagued this nation for decades. And since the #metoo movement took off in 2018, the federal government has seen a spike in workplace sexual...

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How to File a Sexual Harassment Complaint in California

Sexual harassment is still an alarming problem in workplaces across the country. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that from 2018 to 2021, it received 27,291 charges alleging sexual harassment. Employers need to be held accountable for this illegal behavior, and harmed employees should receive relief for...