Fighting For Justice For Abuse Victims Statewide
When it comes to employment discrimination in California, according to the state of California, there are state laws in place that prohibit discrimination in all types of business, including the following: Advertisements Interviews, applications and screenings The...
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...
Physicians have a duty to provide their patients with a medical standard of care, which they can only legally give because of the privilege of their professional license. A professional license holds physicians to a higher standard. They assume a moral obligation to...
People dread going to the dentist for many reasons, from the loud noises of the equipment to the discomfort and pain of treatment. Having to lie back on the dentist chair without being able to do anything can also be unsettling. In addition to these fears, there are...
Children look to adults to explain the world to them. Their age gives them authority. However, some adults take advantage of the innocence of a child. They can easily manipulate a child into doing lascivious and indecent actions. Children do not fully comprehend...
Many Californians spend 40 hours or more per week at work, so it is important that they feel comfortable and safe in the workplace. If you are facing sexual harassment in the workplace, you may feel uneasy, anxious and fearful while at work. You may be especially...
Pregnancy is generally an exciting time for the mother and their spouse or partner. You no doubt can't wait to meet your new child and have so much to do to prepare. At the same time, most expectant mothers in California work for a living. After taking maternity...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. This law prohibits employment discrimination and is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Sexual harassment Sexual harassment can be...
We trust licensed professionals, such as therapists, to help us and get us through difficult times. We should be able to trust our therapists, but sometimes they take advantage of their position by engaging in sexual abuse. Deciding to see a therapist is a great...
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, you absolutely have the right to seek justice, even if the abuse occurred years ago. You can still hold your abuser accountable. In California, it is never too late to file a sexual abuse case. However, rhe longer you wait, the...