Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Vanessa C. Deniston This week’s question comes from Jessica R., who asks: I’ve been working at a big tech company in the South Bay for about three years now as a software developer. At the outset of my employment, I signed several documents contained in a hiring packet, one …
This week’s question comes from K, who asks: Q:“I am female and I work at events that are staffed by Instawork, Wonolo and other gig agencies. We get gigs through these companies to work at various events. One of these events was being catered by a very famous gourmet company [name withheld]. The catering companies contact …
Los Angeles is a high-powered city full of ambitious people. Because of this fast-paced environment, sometimes individuals will take liberties they are not permitted to take – or it may appear that such acts are intentional when they are not. Either way, it can be frightening and enraging if sexual harassment happens to you. It …
Harassment is unwanted conduct of an unlawful nature. If the harassing conduct is so severe and frequent that it affects the victim’s ability to do her or his job, this is called a “hostile work environment.” Have You Been Harassed At Work? Harassment can take many forms. When a supervisor, manager or employer demands sex …
Maria from San Francisco writes: “Chris, Susan Fowler’s account of her harassment at Uber seems far too typical of what women in tech experience. Why is it that so many women in tech are discriminated against? What should we do?” Thank you, Maria, for your timely question. For those not aware, on February 19, 2017, …
Sexual Harassment Against Women In Tech: Why & What Can Be Done To Stop It Read More »
Software engineer Susan Fowler posted on her blog on February 19, 2017, a detailed and lengthy account of sexual harassment by her former direct supervisor at Uber, and how the company ignored her accusations after she reported them to the human relations department.
A few spoken words, a touch or a glance may seem good-natured to some, but can make others feel uncomfortable in the workplace. However, state and federal laws offer workers certain protections, including defense against sexually forward behavior. Under California state law, employers must take certain steps, at minimum, to provide workplaces that are free …
An overview of workplace sexual harassment in California Read More »
Ava G from The Haight asks: “I heard that there were some new laws on sexual harassment. As a member of a women’s empowerment group I was wondering if you could summarize them so we can discuss them at our next monthly meeting.” Ava, the #MeToo movement started, and continues to run strong, in California. Over …
New state laws expand workplace protections against sexual harassment Read More »
Around this time every year, I write a series of articles on California’s new laws: laws which were passed through the legislature and signed by the Governor Jerry Brown last year, but did not come in to effect until Jan. 1, 2019. This week, I will focus on a bevy of new sexual harassment laws …
California starts year with laws targeting sexual harassment Read More »
Janet from the East Bay writes: “Chris, at my firm holiday party my supervisor and I drank too much. We were playfully teasing each other when he suddenly he took my hand, told me how sexy I looked, and kissed me on the lips. I was stunned and didn’t reciprocate. I became very uncomfortable and …
Supervisor Keeps Asking For Date: Is That Sexual Harassment? Read More »
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