Silenced No More Act: A Watershed Moment for California Employment Law California, a state often at the forefront of progressive workplace legislation, has taken a significant step towards empowering employees with the Silenced No More Act (SB 331). This landmark law,...
Your Rights Are Protected: Understanding LGBTQ Discrimination in California Workplaces Imagine working hard at your job, excelling in your tasks, yet facing mistreatment or unfair treatment simply because of your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender...
Sexual harassment. It's a term most people associate with blatant situations – a boss demanding sexual favors, unwanted physical contact, or crude comments about someone's appearance. But the reality is far more nuanced. Sexual harassment can take many subtle forms,...
Experienced Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Attorneys Representing Victims California Sexual Harassment Attorneys Helping Employees The employment and sexual harassment lawyers at Makarem & Associates fight for our clients' right to a workplace free from unwanted...
Sexual harassment. Racial slurs. Offensive jokes. Unfortunately, the comfort and safety we expect at work can be shattered by unwelcome advances and inappropriate behavior from colleagues. If you're facing coworker harassment, know this: you are not alone, and there...
Designed by FreePik The teacher-student relationship is one built on trust and respect. Educators play a vital role in shaping young minds, and this responsibility necessitates maintaining a safe and appropriate learning environment. Unfortunately, there are instances...
The Plaintiff seeks damages for her termination after reporting sexual harassment to management, the suit alleges. [RIVERSIDE COUNTY, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 2024] — Plaintiff Yvette Lua, who is represented by Los Angeles-based employment law firm, Makarem...
How to Make a Make a Record of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment in your workplace likely feels overwhelming. Knowing how to process the situation personally can be difficult enough, but knowing how to move forward at work...
What To Do if You are Being Sexually Harassed in the Workplace If you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, it is crucial to understand your rights as an employee in California. In California, sexual harassment is defined as severe or pervasive...
Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint Sexual harassment in the workplace is something no employer wants or foresees when hiring personnel. All parties involved are likely to be uncomfortable, but a business’ success, from both a legal and cultural standpoint, is...