Your sexual orientation and gender identity have no bearing on your work performance and should never be an issue in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still a major issue in California and the United States. If you have experienced LGBTQIA+ sexual harassment, it is important that you understand your legal rights. What Constitutes LGBTQ+ Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment...
Continue ReadingDespite employees’ rights to a discrimination-free workplace, fear of retaliation often prevents people from coming forward. Just as there are laws against discrimination in the workplace, including sexual harassment, there are also laws against retaliation so it is essential to understand your rights. What Constitutes Retaliation for Reporting Harassment? The Civil Rights Act protects employees from not only sexual...
Continue ReadingWhile sexual assault is generally considered a crime perpetrated by the abuser, other entities may also be held liable in civil courts. Under California law, if another party has a legal “duty of care” to prevent the assault but fails to do so, they may be held accountable for their negligent action or inaction. Every survivor has a right to...
Continue ReadingDoctors are some of the most trusted members of society, and for many, that trust is rightfully earned and given. Nothing is more important than your health; when something goes wrong, you trust your doctor will do everything possible to help you get better. Unfortunately, there are untrustworthy people in every industry, including the field of medicine, where doctor...
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one is in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you trust that they are being provided the best care possible, and for many that is the reality. Unfortunately, not everyone has this experience. Sexual assault is a known problem in nursing homes. It is important to report nursing home sexual assault any time it is...
Continue ReadingThe prevalence of sexual abuse toward individuals with disabilities is far greater than most people realize. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, people with disabilities are four times as likely to experience sexual assault than the general population. These vulnerable populations have the same rights as everyone else, including the right to seek justice. If you suspect someone...
Continue ReadingWork may not always be fun, but it should always be a safe environment. This means that employees should not be subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. The law demands it. There are several legal avenues to seeking relief after enduring sexual harassment on the job, and we can show you what to do if you have been...
Continue ReadingOf the two types of sexual harassment, quid pro quo is likely the type you are most familiar with, even if you do not realize it. What is quid pro quo sexual harassment? It is a type of illegal discrimination that occurs when someone in a position of power requires an employee to accept or tolerate offensive, sex-based behavior...
Continue ReadingCongrats to Abigail Zwicke on Winning our 2023 Scholarship! You can read her essay below on what can be done to raise more awareness of sexual abuse in America: Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic events that a person can experience. The pain inflicted can reverberate for a lifetime. This is especially true when survivors face a...
Continue Reading“Former California swimmer copes with the lasting trauma of abuse two decades ago…” “Katherine Touhey, a state champion at then-T.C. Williams High, joined 17 other former California swimmers who filed a lawsuit against the school, hoping for “accountability” after what they said was years of abuse from coach Teri McKeever… Allegations contained in the lawsuit include “incessant” verbal abuse,...
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