Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace, but it continues to be a persistent problem throughout all industries in the United States. When most people think of sexual harassment, they typically imagine an employer or supervisor abusing their position of authority over a subordinate employee.
Work injuries are the responsibility of the employer. To ensure that they are able to pay out the compensation owed for injuries, California requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The insurance companies, though, aren’t always forthcoming with the entire benefits that you may be
Sexual harassment shouldn’t happen anywhere, particularly not in the workplace. Employers have a responsibility to investigate and address any sexual harassment that occurs at work. They are required to take appropriate steps to ensure that the behavior is not tolerated. However, sometimes they don’t always
Being sexually harassed or sexually assaulted can be traumatic, startling, and disappointing. The mental implications of such an instance can be long-term and last for years to come. Survivors of sexual assault and/or harassment will experience different physical and mental consequences and choose to take
Getting sick or hurt as a result of your workplace can be frustrating and disappointing. You may be dealing with traumatic injuries as a result of a workplace accident, or you might have developed a chronic disease after completing repetitive motions for too many years.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunately pervasive issue across all industries in the United States. Each year, thousands of employees in California and across the country experience various forms of sexual harassment, all of which are illegal under federal law. However, many people
Although many people understand the basics of sexual harassment, few understand the details and ways in which it can manifest. Unfortunately, this means that a significant amount of sexual misconduct goes unreported, as victims and witnesses are unsure what behaviors fall under the category of
Being injured on the job leaves employees in the especially difficult position of suffering an injury that interferes with their ability to earn a living while they also face mounting medical bills. Workers’ compensation is designed to bridge this gap – allowing those injured on
The simplest type of worker’s compensation claim involves injuries that heal fairly quickly and without lasting effect on a worker’s employability. Workers’ compensation claims can be distinguished by the significance of the injury to the affected employee and the corresponding benefits provided by the employer’s
A workplace injury can range from a simple papercut to a life-threatening injury such as a lost limb or severe brain injury. While smaller injuries may not even need to be reported or may be handled with a Workers’ Compensation claim and minor medical treatment, more
Experiencing harassment in the California workplace can be emotionally and physically taxing and can seriously …
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