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California is governed by three sets of laws that prohibit workplace sexual harassment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Fair Employment and Housing Act (called “FEHA”) and the California Constitution. These laws make workplace sexual harassment in California illegal under federal law and state law. In addition, sexual harassment is also prohibited under the policies of most employers. You have the right to a work environment free from sexual assault, hostility, and harassment. Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment can be challenging. While sexual harassment is officially defined as any conduct that creates a hostile, offensive or intimidating environment, oftentimes certain behaviors are difficult to categorize as official sexual harassment. Learn more about how to identify

On behalf of California Employment Counsel, APC on Monday, July 8, 2019. You have the right to a safe work environment, and this does not only mean avoiding accidents and injuries. If you feel unsafe because your employer or a coworker is harassing you, it can be very difficult to do your job or even to show up for work. Sexual harassment is against both California and federal laws, and your harasser could face serious penalties if you bring the situation to light. Unfortunately, many in your position are unsure of how to proceed to get the harassment to stop. Even if you do take those steps, there is no guarantee that your employer will take you seriously, and you

On behalf of California Employment Counsel, APC on Friday, June 7, 2019. You've probably heard the saying "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" at some point. You understand this to mean that if you do something for someone, the other person will do something for you. This may be acceptable when you are exchanging favors with friends or family, but it has no place at work. You are already receiving income and benefits in exchange for performing your job duties. No one should tell you that you have to do something personal, such as exchanging sexual favors, in order to keep your job, get a promotion or change your schedule. This is a type of sexual harassment, and you