California has a reputation for many different things: its beautiful coastline, the diversity of its residents, and the well-known, thriving tech hubs. Another unique aspect of California is the state’s specific regulations that extend protective measures further past federal regulations. One area where the state does this is with workers’ compensation. If you are either […]
Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, a persistent problem in most industries across the United States. It is possible for sexual harassment to occur in various ways, sometimes without the victim realizing that what they are experiencing is illegal at first. Whenever an employer attempts to take advantage of a subordinate on the basis of their sex
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Sexual harassment can occur in various ways in any workplace in any industry. While this is unacceptable in all forms, it is, unfortunately, a persistent problem throughout the country that negatively impacts the lives of countless people each year. One of the most challenging aspects of sexual harassment is the fact that many people are
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Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace, but it continues to be a persistent problem throughout all industries in the United States. When most people think of sexual harassment, they typically imagine an employer or supervisor abusing their position of authority over a subordinate employee. However, it is possible for sexual harassment to occur between
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Work injuries are the responsibility of the employer. To ensure that they are able to pay out the compensation owed for injuries, California requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The insurance companies, though, aren’t always forthcoming with the entire benefits that you may be owed in the case of an injury. It’s always important
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Sexual harassment shouldn’t happen anywhere, particularly not in the workplace. Employers have a responsibility to investigate and address any sexual harassment that occurs at work. They are required to take appropriate steps to ensure that the behavior is not tolerated. However, sometimes they don’t always do what they are responsible for doing. At times, it
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Being sexually harassed or sexually assaulted can be traumatic, startling, and disappointing. The mental implications of such an instance can be long-term and last for years to come. Survivors of sexual assault and/or harassment will experience different physical and mental consequences and choose to take different measures in the aftermath of the incident. However, one
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Getting sick or hurt as a result of your workplace can be frustrating and disappointing. You may be dealing with traumatic injuries as a result of a workplace accident, or you might have developed a chronic disease after completing repetitive motions for too many years. Despite what may have occurred to result in your illness
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunately pervasive issue across all industries in the United States. Each year, thousands of employees in California and across the country experience various forms of sexual harassment, all of which are illegal under federal law. However, many people are unaware of their legal protections and the options available
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Although many people understand the basics of sexual harassment, few understand the details and ways in which it can manifest. Unfortunately, this means that a significant amount of sexual misconduct goes unreported, as victims and witnesses are unsure what behaviors fall under the category of sexual abuse in the workplace. Most sexual activities are not
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