Fighting For Justice For Abuse Victims Statewide
No one, not even your employer, can anticipate how your clients act, unless the behavior has already happened before. This, however, does not mean that they do not have a responsibility over a customer’s acts of sexual harassment. In situations like this, it is...
Sexual harassment at work is a severe matter and reporting it to management can feel overwhelming and terrifying. Those who came forward may have doubts and fears, such as: will Human Resources believe me, and are they really on my side? What is HR’s role in a sexual...
Changing times and necessities allowed for multiple work models in the workplace, including transitions to remote work environments. Unfortunately, sexual harassment persists even in these situations through digital means. Harassment in remote work can take...
When making conversation, coworkers typically break the ice by asking about your weekend or commenting on your attire, which is usually never a cause for concern. However, some people cross the line with their remarks, making their comments a form of harassment. How...
Reporting sexual harassment is a crucial step in combating the issue since it holds perpetrators accountable and can lead to systemic changes, creating safer environments for everyone. Unfortunately, many victims and bystanders hesitate to report incidents of sexual...
We trust our doctors not only to provide us with the best possible medical care, but also with our health and safety. Doctors have a duty to act in a professional, responsible and ethical manner, especially when their job involves seeing us in our most intimate and...
Sadly, sexual harassment victims often pay a high price for someone else’s repugnant actions, enduring mental trauma and career setbacks. Workplace ostracization and future employment difficulties are two very real consequences of reporting or taking legal action...
Licensed therapists must maintain professionalism when providing services because their work can be complex and sensitive. Whether a psychiatrist, psychologist or counselor, these service providers must uphold specific standards and avoid inappropriate behavior. If...
In California, sexual harassment can happen in any kind of job or circumstance. Some, however, are more prone to encourage those in positions of power to commit harassment. People who are in the middle of receiving training to achieve their career goals are prime...
In one way, workplace sexual harassment cases are very personal: Some cases involve just one worker who was victimized by one supervisor or another employee. But in another way, sexual harassment can damage an entire organization. Our blog recently wrote about how...