In California, SB-1343 requires that employers who have five or more employees provide: To non-managerial employees – One hour of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training To managerial employeesRead MoreWhat Sexual Harassment Training Is Required During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
California Company Agrees to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Claim and Retaliation Claim for $690,000
The EEOC recently announced that Sierra Creative Systems, Inc. doing business as Addressers agreed to settle an EEOC lawsuit. Addressers is a California company that does printing, mailing, and fulfillment.Read MoreCalifornia Company Agrees to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Claim and Retaliation Claim for $690,000
Billionaire Alki David Liable for $50 Million In Punitive Damages in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
The Los Angeles Times reported on December 2, 2019, that Hollywood executive Alki David, a hologram businessman, is required to pay $50 million in punitive damages – after a juryRead MoreBillionaire Alki David Liable for $50 Million In Punitive Damages in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Frequently Asked Questions about Sexual Harassment. What Type of Training is Required?
FAQ About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace This is a follow-up to our first article on when employers must train their workers about sexual harassment in California. This article explainsRead MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Sexual Harassment. What Type of Training is Required?
Frequently Asked Questions about Sexual Harassment. When is Training Required?
The California Department of Fair Housing and Employment has a list of questions and answers for workers who are concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace. The best course ofRead MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Sexual Harassment. When is Training Required?
Former Employee Wins $11.1 million judgment against Hologram Production Executive
Former Employee Wins $11.1 million judgment against Hologram Production Executive The Los Angeles Times reported on April 27, 2019, that a 42-year old woman was awarded $3.1 million in compensatoryRead MoreFormer Employee Wins $11.1 million judgment against Hologram Production Executive
The #MeToo Movement and Civil Lawsuits
2018 saw the rise of a new movement – the #MeToo movement. Women began to disclose experiences of sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. A chorus of victims steppedRead MoreThe #MeToo Movement and Civil Lawsuits
New Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Libel and Slander
Still another bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2018 to protect victims of sexual harassment and abuse is AB 2770. The aim of this bill is to protect victimsRead MoreNew Laws for 2019 – Sexual Harassment and Confidentiality – Libel and Slander
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
We are pleased to report that a 3.5M settlement has been reached in a sexual harassment lawsuit against an Irvine-based call center, Alorica, Inc. What makes this EEOC-related settlement unusualRead MoreSexual Harassment Lawsuit