Sexual harassment scandals in politics are some of the most notoriously covered by the media. In a recent case, California House candidate Carl DeMaio has been accused of sexual harassment by a former staffer. Making matters worse, the former policy director claims the politician attempted bribery and made repeated advances…
Lawsuits involving allegations that an employer created a hostile work environment can involve complex litigation. In Raspardo v. Carlone, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, several employees sued the city, the police department, and five police supervisors. The claims were filed under Title…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will often be the first to intervene in the event of discrimination or another violation against an employee. In a recent case, the federal agency has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles call-center company for continued and pervasive sexual harassment as well as…
Sexual harassment claims will often go through a settlement process before they ultimately end up in court. In some cases, plaintiffs and defendants will go through multiple rounds of litigation until the case is resolved, either through settlement, verdict, or in the event of a dismissal. According to Courthouse News, …
Sexual harassment claims may arise in the public or private sector, stemming from inappropriate behavior in restaurants, the business environment, or even in a political office. According to reports, ex San-Diego Mayor Bob Filner is facing another sexual harassment lawsuit even since he has resigned from office. A complaint has…
Women who enter male-dominated professions can often be targets of sexual harassment. While internal policies may educate and inform employees about the definitions of sexual harassment or even have reporting instructions, harassment often turns the workplace into a hostile environment. According to reports a Petaluma Fire Department employee suffered ongoing…
Silicon Valley employment lawsuits are making headlines, including those involving sexual harassment claims against a Yahoo executive, age discrimination claims throughout the high-tech industries, and now a sexual harassment claim has been filed against the co-founder of the dating app, Tinder. According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior…
Employers are responsible for counteracting sexual harassment in the workplace through preventative measures and disciplinary policies. In the event that harassment creates a hostile work environment, employers can be held liable. In a recent California case, a Catholic School teacher is bringing a lawsuit against a school alleging that students…
Some industries and professions leave women more susceptible to sexual harassment, even violence in the workplace. Now, legislators and female workers in the agricultural industry are working together to stop the sexual harassment of farm workers in California. According to reports, women who work in fields and packaging plants are…
According to statistics from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, victims of sexual harassment recovered $43 million from employers in 2012 (the most recent year for which data is currently available). Our sexual harassment lawyers in Orange County know that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives a…