October 30, 2023
Legal Team
In 2012, a jury awarded a record-breaking settlement of $168 million to a nurse who bravely stood up against her former employer. This substantial sum not only reflected the gravity of the misconduct endured but also sent a resounding message to employers about the imperative of fostering safe, respectful workplaces. Chopourian v. Catholic Healthcare...
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August 31, 2023
Legal Team
A hostile work environment is a term used to describe a workplace where employees feel uncomfortable, harassed, or intimidated due to the actions, behaviors, or attitudes of their coworkers, supervisors, or the overall organizational culture. Such an environment can have a detrimental impact on employee well-being, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. Here are some...
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July 29, 2022
Legal Team
If you are experiencing unwelcome sexual advances or other verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature, you have the right to file a formal sexual harassment complaint. A claim can be filed against your employer, and the individual harasser in some cases, within 300 days of the incident. The California Department of...
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July 7, 2022
Legal Team
California law requires employers with five or more employees to provide sexual harassment training in compliance with California Government Code section 12950. Mandatory Training Requirements Section 12950 requires mandatory training for all employees as follows: At least two hours of interactive training and education on sexual harassment for all supervisors. At least one hour...
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April 28, 2022
Legal Team
Experiencing sexual harassment at work is unacceptable and inexcusable. After all, you probably spend more time at work than you do at home, so it should be a comfortable and safe place for you to go. Sexual harassment can be very traumatic and should not be taken likely when it occurs. If it happens...
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