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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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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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What You Need to Know About At-Will Employment & Wrongful Termination

At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you think you were wrongfully terminated, we are here for you. Call us today at 213-465-4802 to find out how we can help! Explore the principles of at-will employment, a doctrine that...

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Equal Pay Violations Remain Common Across Industries

At the end of the fiscal year and beginning of the new year, employers often give raises and bonuses. These pay adjustments are often made in the secrecy of annual reviews and Zoom one-on-ones that obscure any transparency into the process. Employees who ask questions are often told their...

US Customs and Border Patrol Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Class Action for $45 Million

In a landmark settlement, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agreed to pay $45 million to over 1,000 female employees who alleged that the agency’s policies systematically discriminated against pregnant employees. This settlement concludes a long, hard-fought legal battle that started in 2016, when several CBP officers and...

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Age Discrimination Statute of Limitations in California

Encountering discrimination at work, especially due to age, can be tough. You might be a seasoned professional nearing retirement, or you might be starting a new career later in life. No matter what stage you are in, if you are 40 or older, illegal discrimination could have affected you. ...

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7 Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment remains one of the most common and overlooked forms of workplace discrimination today. Many employees assume they’d easily recognize sexually inappropriate behavior in the workplace. But harassment today happens in many more subtle forms than employees realize.  In this blog post, we’ll explain how employees and managers...

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How to Prove Workplace Discrimination in California

If you believe you are facing discrimination in the workplace, you are not alone. Millions of employees have suffered from workplace discrimination. Discrimination can make the work environment uncomfortable and result in unfair treatment. Discrimination can occur at all stages of work—from initial recruitment and hiring to termination. It...

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What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment?

“Hostile work environment” is a commonly misunderstood term. Many employees know that offensive and abusive behavior in the workplace isn’t okay. However, few fully understand what makes a hostile atmosphere cross the line from inappropriate to illegal. In reality, “hostile work environment” is the name for a specific type...