In California, both state and federal law protects transgendered workers from harassment. It is illegal in California to discriminate or sexually harass workers because of their gender identity. Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in the workplace, despite state and federal laws forbidding the practice and most employers having written policies with “zero tolerance” towards…

On behalf of Stephen Morris at The Law Offices of Stephen B. Morris Both state and federal civil rights laws impose responsibilities on California employers to prevent sexual harassment of employees. In autumn 2015, the federal government sued a Southern California restaurant for the alleged sexual harassment of young, male Mexican-American employees by secretly videotaping them in…

From asking for sexual favors to making offensive comments on the basis of gender, there are a number of ways that comments constitute sexual harassment. Each day, California employees encounter challenges in the workplace, such as dealing with a co-worker or supervisor who makes offensive comments. However, it is important for employees to recognize their…