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7 Ways Sexual Harassment Can Occur Indirectly in California Workplaces
In many cases, sexual harassment is overt and obvious, and the abuser has directed their actions, behavior, or verbal abuse specifically towards one person. In these cases, the victim of…
Can You Film A Police Officer in California When You Are Stopped for Questioning?
*Updated 8/17/20 In most cases, in the State of California, a person can video record a police officer when they are stopped for questioning. There are many reasons someone would…
Using California’s Civil Code To Prosecute Civil Rights Cases
"Using California's Civil Code To Prosecute Civil Rights Cases" written by attorney V. JAMES (“JIM”) DESIMONE, and published in Consumer Attorneys of California Forum in March/April, 2018. Click here to…
Dealing with Discrimination as an Independent Contractor in California
Typically, claims of discrimination or harassment are brought by employees against their employers under state laws like California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act or Family Rights Act or federal laws…
Dealing with Verbal Abuse in California Workplace
Almost one-third of all employees in the workforce have been verbally abused at their place of employment according to the research done by the Workplace Bullying Institute. Other studies show…
Interviewing While Pregnant: Your Legal Rights in California
As a woman in the workplace, you have the right to be free from any kind of discriminatory behavior based on pregnancy, related medical issues, or childbirth. The 1978 Pregnancy…
Family of 9-Year-Old Forced to Urinate in His Pants at School File Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Unified School District
October 31, 2019, Los Angeles, CA – The family of a 9-year-old boy who was denied access to a bathroom and subsequently wet himself and who was later forced to…
Knowing Your Rights in a Corporate Culture of Forced Retirement in California
The Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted to protect any worker over the age of 40 from discrimination based upon their age. Under the ADEA, an employee may not…
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