As you navigate life in California — one filled with as much excitement and opportunities as challenges — it is crucial that you understand the protections provided by laws against acts causing severe mental stress. One such legal armor that safeguards your mental health is the Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress law (see: jury instructions […]
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California law requires that most employers in the state provide sexual harassment training to their employees. The state takes the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace seriously, and these efforts are designed to prevent this behavior. Although steps have been taken nationwide to address harassment, these acts are, unfortunately, still common. In an effort
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If you’ve experienced sexual assault, you may be wondering, “Can you sue for rape?” or “Can I sue my rapist?” These are understandable questions to ask after experiencing such a difficult experience. Fortunately, the law is often on your side. In most cases, you can indeed file a lawsuit against the person who sexually assaulted
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When you go to work, you don’t expect to have to deal with sexual harassment; you typically assume you show up, do your job, and go home at the end of the day. Yet many employees must endure some sort of sexual harassment in the workplace and this has serious ramifications on their job performance,
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Sexual harassment doesn’t have to take the form of catcalling or overtly sexual comments. Nor does sexual harassment always include physical contact such as touching or groping. There are subtle yet legitimate forms of sexual harassment that some people are unaware of. If you experience any of the subtle forms of sexual harassment as detailed
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to go to work without the threat of facing sexual harassment or assault. The unfortunate reality is that many people never get that luxury. Harassment is common in the workplace, and in some situations, the behavior can rise to the level of a crime. If you believe you are the victim
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