When is it a workplace romance, and when is it sexual harassment?
A common defense to workplace sexual harassment claims is consent. In other words, an accused supervisor may say that the plaintiff welcomed his or ...
2 more sexual harassment suits filed against Sacramento City Hall
Late in May, we discussed allegations that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson sexually harassed an employee in the city manager’s office in 2013 and 2014. ...
The 2 types of sexual harassment claims
Despite increased attention and action against sexual harassment in recent years, it remains a serious problem in many workplaces. Many observers see systemic sexual ...
Kevin Johnson denies sexual harassment claim
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says that an internal investigation has vindicated him from accusations by a city employee that he sexually harassed her several ...
What makes a good sexual harassment plaintiff?
It is impossible to know for sure how many people in California are dealing with sexual harassment at work at any given time. In ...
Silicon Valley gender discrimination suit captivates industry
A high-profile employment discrimination lawsuit has Silicon Valley businesses doing a lot of soul-searching, it appears. Whether this will lead to real changes in ...
