The short answer for what constitutes sexual harassment at work in California is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature when: You may feel defeated and alone after you experience sexual harassment in the workplace. At Boucher LLP, our experienced attorneys are here to help you feel...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Childhood sexual abuse can leave survivors with a lifetime of shame and fear, especially when the abuser was someone they trusted. At Boucher LLP, we recognize...
Continue ReadingIf you are a victim of sexual assault or need help understanding the sexual assault laws in California, reach out to the attorneys at Boucher LLP today. Our attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Over the last few years, the news has been tragically full of stories of clergy sexual abuse. But for those who have been abused, it may...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC): The recently released Guidepost report revealed a list of alleged abusers compiled by a former employee of the SBC Executive Committee. This list is being made public for the first time as an initial, but important, step towards addressing the scourge of sexual abuse and implementing reform in the Convention. Each entry...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Sexual abuse and sexual assault are terms that we often use interchangeably. However, California law uses these terms to define separate but related crimes. Any person...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Statutory rape laws in California exist to protect children from sexual abuse. All sex between an adult and a minor is illegal in California. Further, statutory...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual...
Continue ReadingOur attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem. But taking action to make it stop can be emotionally challenging and nerve-wracking. In particular, thinking about suing for sexual...
Continue ReadingWhy There’s No Standard Settlement for Sexual Harassment in California With sexual harassment being such a widespread issue and each claim being unique, there really is no average settlement for sexual harassment in California. There are a variety of factors that will affect your sexual harassment settlement, including the severity of harassment, the industry it occurred in, and the...
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