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Subtleties Of Sexual Harassment

Denis ZilberbergOctober 12, 2018

Finding a job can take a lot of time and effort. Once you finally get the callback, you are so excited that you take the first offer. Then you enter the workspace and you start to meet other superiors and co-workers. At first, you start to get along with everyone. At first, everything seems like […]

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Sexual Harassment Bill Legislative Updates: What You Should Know

Denis ZilberbergOctober 5, 2018

In Governor Jerry Brown’s final bill-signing period in office, California Legislators sent him 1,217 bills to consider. This is more than any governor of California has seen since the year 2004. In this final period, Governor Brown signed 1016 bills and vetoed 201. After such a busy period, many employers may be confused and worried […]

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A Year of “Me Too” Change In California

Denis ZilberbergSeptember 28, 2018

Californians have seen movement in the Legislature over the last year, with a flurry of activity relating to the powerful “Me Too” movement. We’ve brought you a few of these topics over the last few months, but we want to recap this legislative year to show just how much work has been completed. We also […]

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The #MeToo Movement Changed Laws

Denis ZilberbergSeptember 7, 2018

You may have seen that California Governor Jerry Brown is considering a bill that would end the ability of employers in the state to stop workers from suing them for sexual harassment and discrimination. Right now, businesses can force employees to sign arbitration agreements, and they often do not even know they have signed them. […]

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How Hashtags Have Brought Sexual Harassment Into The Spotlight

Denis ZilberbergAugust 31, 2018

The conversation around sexual assault and harassment has grown exponentially. From Hollywood to Washington D.C.,  it seems that more people in powerful positions are being accused of this misbehavior. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have catapulted the demand for assailants to be held responsible more publicly in order to deter this kind of behavior in […]

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A New California Law May Help Sexual Harassment Survivors

Denis ZilberbergAugust 25, 2018

Your workplace should be a safe environment, free of discrimination, sexual harassment, and anything else that may make you feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, is not always the case. Sexual harassment is far too prevalent now in the workplace. You see it on the news or read about it almost daily. Companies have been catching on and […]

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Sexual Harassment is No Longer “Harmless” Fun

Denis ZilberbergJuly 28, 2018

The last few years have changed everything about how sexual harassment is treated. From Hollywood to media offices around the country, we are finally realizing as a country that no form of sexual harassment is okay. The old days of pushing things under the carpet and calling them “harmless” are gone for good. You have […]

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What Is Considered Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?

Denis ZilberbergJuly 6, 2018

Many people go through it. It can be scary. People fear losing their job the most and possible ridiculed. Sexual harassment in the workplace is far too prevalent. The EEOC definition is “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.” Many may not even realize that […]

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Non-Sexual vs. Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What’s The Difference?

Denis ZilberbergJune 1, 2018

The Harvey Weinstein scandal has forever reshaped California’s sexual harassment laws and continues to ripple through the nation. But many tend to forget that there is also a non-sexual form of harassment, and it is no less damaging or traumatizing than sexual harassment. But what is the difference between sexual and non-sexual harassment in the […]

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Gymnast Files A Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against The Us Olympic Committee: Why It’S Serious

Denis ZilberbergDecember 28, 2017

In the face of all the sexual misconduct allegations that are flying around across a myriad of industries in the U.S., USA Gymnastics is coming under fire for allegedly silencing victims of sexual abuse. In December, U.S. gymnast McKayla Maroney took legal action against the United States Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics, accusing the organizations’ […]

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Your job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.

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