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5 Tips for Documenting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

More women are working now than ever before. The only downside to women breaking through the metaphorical glass ceiling is the rise in sexual harassment incidents. Though less common, some men and trans people are also subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. If you are sexually harassed while at work, working remotely, or on […]

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Potential Damages for Suffering Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects many people nationwide. It can create a hostile work environment and lead to loss of productivity, emotional distress, and even physical harm. As a result, both state and federal law consider workplace harassment a grave offense. Because of this, those who suffer from this type of

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What Are Compensatory Damages?

What Happens When You Reject an Insurance Settlement Offer?

Table of Contents Following an accident or injury, you might find yourself grappling with physical discomfort, emotional turmoil, and financial burdens. You’ll likely have urgent concerns regarding your legal rights and the next steps in maneuvering through such a difficult phase of life. Insurance companies come into play here as essential actors that will hopefully

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SB 1044 — No Adverse Employment Action During State of Emergency

Table of Contents In an ever-changing world fraught with natural disasters and other emergencies, employee safety is of paramount importance. Some situations might compel you to refrain from reporting to your workplace or even make you leave your workstation. However, in some cases, you might be worried about the reaction of your employer, which is

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Learning About SB 723 – The Employment: Rehiring and Retention: Displaced Workers Act

Table of Contents An employee rights bill currently under consideration in California is the Employment: Rehiring and Retention: Displaced Workers Act. This bill is under fierce debate, with labor unions staunchly behind the bill and businesses actively lobbying against the measure. One thing is certain, with inflation still at issue and talk about a recession,

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No Discrimination Based on “Reproductive Health Decision Making”

Table of Contents In California, it is illegal to discriminate against employees based on reproductive health decisions. It is also illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their dependent’s reproductive health decisions. These rules were passed into law in September 2022 through California’s Senate Bill 523. Also referred to as the Contraceptive Equity Act

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