California Sexual Harassment Law

Who are legally protected from unlawful harassment in California?
All workers in any size company are legally protected from unlawful harassment. Harassment laws cover all workplace relationships, including: Employee ha...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:33 AM
What characteristics or conditions are protected from harassment and/or discrimination in California?
Race and color Religion Sex and sexual orientation National origin and ancestry Marital status Disability Age Medical condition Denial of family a...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:34 AM
What kinds of workplace behavior are prohibited under the law in California?
The following is a partial list of prohibited behavior: Visual conduct: leering, making sexual gestures, displaying of sexually suggestive objects or pic...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:35 AM
What is considered gender discrimination by California Law?
California law provides the following definitions: “Gender identity” is each person’s internal understanding of their gender, which may include male, fema...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:36 AM
What are the different types of sexual harassment as defined by California law?
Verbal harassment consists of verbal comments that are sexual in nature Physical harassment, in relation to sexual harassment, is when a victim is touche...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:38 AM
What can I do as an employee if I am sexually harassed in California?
You can try to confront the offender. They might not be aware what they did was offensive. The victim can tell them their advances are unwelcome and ask the...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:39 AM
What are the two types of sexual harassment claims defined by California law?
Quid pro quo: involves expressed or implied demands for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit. For example, a promotion or increase in pay or to avoid...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:41 AM
What is considered a protected activity by California law?
"Protected Activity" is when an employee does one of the following: Files a formal written complaint of sexual harassment, either internally wi...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:42 AM