Under California law, a sexual assault occurs when someone touches the intimate part of another person against that person’s will and for the specific purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. Alternatively, sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the person receiving the contact or…

Sexual harassment is hard to explain but easier to recognize when it happens to you. In California, the law recognizes two kinds of workplace sexual harassment – quid pro quo and hostile work environment. If you experience either type, you should speak with a sexual harassment attorney. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo…

While there are thousands of sexual harassment reports to either the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each year, many incidents of sexual harassment go unreported. There are different reasons why someone might choose not to report sexual harassment, and a common reason is a…

Despite clear laws prohibiting sexual harassment in California workplaces, many people continue to experience this type of unlawful conduct throughout the state. Sexual harassment can happen in any type of industry, and anyone can be a victim – from support staff or laborers to managers or executives. There are many questions that employment lawyers hear…

Sexual harassment is a type of discrimination that’s based on gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. Anyone, regardless of gender, can be a harasser or a target of harassment. Contrary to popular belief, sexual desire is not always the motivation for sexual harassment. In California, two forms of sexual harassment exist – hostile…

Sexual harassment in the workplace is unfortunately still widespread and impacts Americans across gender, sexual orientation, race, disability status, and income, among other factors. Anyone, regardless of gender, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation, can be a harasser or a victim. The harasser and the victim can likewise be of the same gender and sexual…