The American Association of Advertising Agencies has released the preliminary results of a survey that shows sexual harassment is still common in the industry. Of the nearly 400 women who participated in its survey, readers in California may be shocked that more than...
Sexual Harassment
Employer education about sexual harassment considered weak
California state law requires employers to train supervisors about sexual harassment. A human resources expert from HRM Consulting, however, said that the training does not create a sufficient effect on workplaces. Two-thirds of classes for supervisors are online...
Sexual harassment experienced by many female doctors
It is common for female doctors in California to experience some form of sexual harassment on the job. A study that has been published in a peer-reviewed journal found that nearly one-third of successful female doctors around the country have experienced sexual...
How an understanding of sexual harassment developed
Many California workers may not realize that the phrase "sexual harassment" was only coined in 1975 by a group of women at Cornell University. Before that time, no single phrase existed to describe the sexual advances and other predatory behavior that women faced on...
Pursuing a sexual harassment case in California
Research indicates that about a third of women between the ages of 18 and 34 have at one time or another been the victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, and some studies have claimed that the true figure could be as high as 80 percent. This kind of harassment...
Chipotle restaurant named in sexual harassment lawsuit
A California Chipotle employee who was fired from her job on Feb. 10 after working there for more than two years says that four managers created an inappropriate sexual atmosphere around both employees and customers. Among other allegations, she says that they...
Workplace sexual harassment reporting in California
A recent legal case involving workplace sexual harassment shows why many people fail to report harassment or even attacks. The case involved a resort in Colorado, and several of its employees had reported attempted rapes to no avail. It was not until the Equal...
Defining sexual harassment
There are many women in California who know that they have been sexually harassed on the job. Repeated lewd comments, unwelcome touching and requests for sexual favors are some examples of overt sexual harassment that could lead to a civil claim. While some examples...
New federal law may extend protection to interns
Californians might not be aware that, while the state has laws protecting interns from sexual harassment at work, there has been no federal law that also protected interns. Congress is currently working to pass legislation that will extend the coverage of the laws to...
California school and its founder sued for sexual misconduct
A prominent California school catering to the needs of Santa Monica-area children with learning difficulties and one of its founders is being sued by a former female employee for sexual assault and wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed on Dec. 3 in Los Angeles....