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Sexual Harassment

The Impact of California’s #MeToo Movement on Sexual Harassment

The #MeToo movement has had a profound impact on society, shining a light on the pervasive issue of sexual harassment ...
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​am i being sexually harassed at work?
Sexual Harassment

​Am I Being Sexually Harassed at Work?

Most people know what sexual harassment means and understand it is wrongful. However, some employees who experience sexual harassment can’t ...
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Sexual Harassment

Strengthening Protections: California’s New Laws on Sexual Harassment Policies in Higher Education

The fight against sexual harassment in educational institutions has reached a significant milestone in California. In response to alarming findings ...
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sexual assault

Gisele Pelicot
Sexual Assault

Gisele Pelicot: A Voice That Changed the Conversation About Sexual Assault

In a landmark criminal trial, 51 men were convicted of raping Gisele Pelicot. These men came from diverse professions and ...
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The Responsibility to Provide Survivors with Accurate Legal Options.
Sexual Assault

The Ethical Duty to Provide Accurate Legal Options for Survivors: A Call for Inclusion of Civil Justice

The ethical responsibility of professionals working with survivors of sexual assault extends far beyond their immediate scope of work. In ...
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sexual assault, rape protection laws,
Sexual Assault

Strengthening California’s Historic Rape Shield Law: How SB 1386 Heightens Protections for Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors

California has always been at the forefront of protecting the rights of sexual assault survivors, and the introduction of Senate ...
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Discrimination

Discrimination

Mental Health Discrimination in the Workplace

Mental health discrimination in the workplace can be a profoundly upsetting and distressing experience for those who have encountered it. ...
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Discrimination

Weight Discrimination and Workplace Bias

Weight discrimination and workplace bias are unfortunate realities that many individuals face in their professional lives. Discrimination based on a ...
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Passed Over for a Promotion Is It Discrimination
Discrimination

Passed Over for a Promotion: Is It Discrimination?

Discrimination is a possible explanation if your employer passed you over for a promotion you believe you earned. Consider the ...
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Employment Law

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Employment Law

Understanding Employment Protections for California Employees Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires

The devastating wildfires in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, have far-reaching consequences for affected communities. Beyond the immediate ...
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Employment Law

2024 New Laws Protecting Workers’ Rights

Several New Laws Protect Workers’ and Survivors’ Rights Starting in 2024  At Haeggquist & Eck, our lawyers are proud members ...
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A gavel and construction safety gear, representing the enforcement of California labor laws for in-state and out-of-state workers.
Employment Law

Do California Labor Laws Apply to Out-of-State Workers?

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, some Americans were already working remotely, many out of state. Working remotely for a company ...
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