After experiencing sexual harassment, you may feel shaken and unsure if this one incident is enough to meet the legal standard. That question is common, especially if this is your first experience. Under California law, a single incident can be enough in some cases....
Workplace sexual harassment can cause emotional distress, anxiety and long-term professional harm. Many individuals feel uncertain about how to respond, especially when the behavior comes from a colleague, supervisor or client. Understanding the right steps to take...
Some types of sexual harassment can feel fairly obvious. One example could be unwanted touching, where a coworker makes unnecessary and undesired physical contact in a way that makes another worker uncomfortable. Another example could be quid pro quo sexual...
California wants every worker to feel safe and respected at work. The state requires employers to provide sexual-harassment training to prevent misconduct. The goal is to help workers recognize what harassment looks like, understand how to stop it, and learn how to...
Quid pro quo harassment often starts subtly, making it difficult to identify until the situation escalates. In a workplace setting, this type of harassment involves a person in authority offering job benefits in exchange for sexual favors or threatening job-related...
Stalking is one of the most alarming forms of workplace sexual harassment. It can leave workers feeling unsafe, stressed and isolated on the job. Whether it involves unwanted attention from a coworker, supervisor or even a client, stalking can seriously affect a...
Many types of workplace sexual harassment are clearly not consensual. If a coworker insults you about your sexual preference or makes inappropriate jokes about the way that you look, it’s obvious that this is not something that you wanted to happen. You’re being...
In many cases, sexual harassment goes unreported forever. In other cases, there’s just a delay. Someone may eventually come forward, but the harassment they faced was months or even years before. But why does this happen? Wouldn’t someone who is experiencing...
Many businesses are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve workplace efficiency. AI may be used to automate tasks, improve management, streamline customer service, predict challenges, and analyze data. While AI can be used for many good reasons, people may...
Even when a sexual harassment case feels fairly straightforward, it’s important to look at the power dynamics in the relationship. What you’ll often find is that these play a significant role in how the harassment occurs and why it is possible. To some degree, many...
