In 2018, California passed numerous pieces of legislation in response to the #MeToo movement that expanded the obligations of employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training. SB 1343 is one
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Litigating Sex Harassment in the #MeToo Era
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
The #MeToo movement started more than a year and a half ago. Somewhat surprisingly, the number of sexual harassment cases filed has not increased significantly. However, we’ve seen significant…
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The Rise of Preferred Pronouns
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The topic of preferred pronouns has been top of mind for me lately.
It started with a volunteer mentor day I attended for Step Up (a fabulous group by the…
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CA Enacts New Anti-Harassment Laws in Response to #MeToo Movement
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No lazy Sunday for Governor Jerry Brown! Today he signed four new bills into law, taking major steps to combat sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp…
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#MeToo Hasn’t Led to More Harassment Litigation … Yet
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
It’s been five months since the #MeToo movement burst onto the scene. Since then, the headlines have been dominated with accusations of grossly inappropriate behavior by prominent politicians, entertainers, business…
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Lessons About Bullying from the Presidential Debate
By Nancy Yaffe on
I have been conducting harassment prevention training for California clients since AB 1825 became effective back in 2005. After presenting what must be hundreds of sessions in the last decade,…
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No Fooling: Stronger Anti-Harassment Regulations Take Effect in California on April 1st
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With minimal public commentary, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing has passed new regulations broadening and strengthening the Fair Employment and Housing Act. While it’s too late to (officially)…
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6 Things Sexual Harassment Lawyers Want You to Know About Hugging
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
While some people view hugs as a way to “spread the love,” in the workplace, they can be a way to spread the liability. So here are some things that…
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Five Lessons For Employers From the Ellen Pao Verdict
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As an employment litigator and the co-chair of my firm’s Women’s Initiative, I have been particularly interested in the press surrounding the claims brought by Ellen Pao against her former…
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6 Questions to Answer Before Your Company Receives a Harassment Complaint
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
When you read about sexual harassment claims, the focus is on what the alleged harasser is accused of doing. The sordid details are what attract readers. The Marchuk v. Faruqi …
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