Sexual harassment has no place in the workplace. If you’re facing this problem, know that you have options and don’t have to suffer in silence. This article provides a roadmap to filing a sexual harassment complaint. Discover how Rubin Law Corporation’s experienced team protects your rights through expert legal guidance for a sexual harassment complaint. […]
Every day when you head to your job, you should expect a work environment where fairness and respect are the norm. While people often think harassment or discrimination only comes from a coworker or a supervisor, sometimes these harmful behaviors come from someone outside your immediate workplace, such as a client, vendor or visitor. What […]
The term quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that translates to “something for something” or “what for what.” In workplace environments, it is often linked to sexual harassment claims. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act identifies two main types of harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. In quid pro quo cases, […]
Under both federal and state law, most employers in California must adhere to regulations that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Employers are required to act when an employee complains about sexual harassment or harassment based on protected categories such as religion, race, age, or disability. According to state law, employers must actively work […]
It may not seem like it, but sexual favoritism is a type of sexual harassment. It occurs when employees who are involved in a consensual romantic or sexual relationship with a superior receive preferential treatment in the form of promotions, raises, or other job-related benefits. Although the relationship and the favors granted might be consensual, […]
Workplace retaliation in California occurs when an employer disciplines or punishes an employee for taking part in activities protected by law. An act of retaliation could be anything from firing the employee, reducing their salary, demoting them, or reassigning them to a different task or shift. Sometimes, the adverse nature of these actions is obvious, […]
