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Police Dispatcher Claims Sexual Harassment

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

An Orange County, California, police dispatcher has filed a civil suit claiming that the Newport Beach police chief perpetuated a hostile work environment that ultimately led to her wrongful termination.…

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Petaluma Receives Sexual Harassment Claim From Firefighter

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

The City of Petaluma might soon find itself in the middle of a court battle over the sexual harassment of a female firefighter. The woman, who was the first female…

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Merced County Official Accused Of Inappropriate Behavior

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not tolerated under California law. An official in California’s Merced County is expected to be facing at least a reprimand from the Board of…

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Medi-cal Worker Alleges Sexual Harassment

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A former employee of the public health plan that administers Medi-Cal in Ventura County, California, is suing her employer for retaliation and wrongful termination. The woman was reportedly subjected to…

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Low-wage Workers Likely To Suffer From Harassment At Work

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A hostile workplace can affect any worker; however, low-wage workers often have a more difficult time proving sexual harassment and other similar issues in court. This is because the court…

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Lesbian Lapd Officers Net $1.25m In Sex Harassment Case

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

The embattled Los Angeles Police Department has agreed to pay $1.25 million to two lesbian officers after the duo reportedly experienced a hostile work environment. This settlement is the latest…

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Kleiner Seeks Venue Change For Sex Case

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A venture-capital firm from Silicon Valley has appealed a decision from a California judge that would have permitted a sexual harassment case to remain in the courts instead of moving…

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Is All Workplace Harassment The Same?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

When you decide to work for a company, there are likely a few things that you considered when you accepted the job. One of the factors was likely that you…

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How Do Courts Decide If A Hostile Work Environment Exists?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Last week, we discussed how employers must be careful to avoid creating a hostile work environment for any employee or worker. But if you file a lawsuit claiming a hostile…

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Hostile Work Environments Aren’t Acceptable In California

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Last week, we discussed the recent ruling that found Domino’s Pizza wasn’t liable for the sexual harassment that occurred at a franchised location. As we discussed, the worker was subjected…

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