Practical guidance written by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq. and the firm's litigation team — based on the cases we actually handle for California workers every day.
FeaturedEven when wrongful termination seems obvious, employers rarely admit to discriminatory firing — they use pretext instead. Learn what evidence you need to challenge your employer's false reasons and prove your case in court.
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Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment takes two main forms in California workplaces — quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Understanding which type applies to your situation is the first step toward taking legal action.
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Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment is illegal sex discrimination under both California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and federal Title VII. Learn what conduct qualifies, who is protected, and what steps to take if it happens to you.
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RetaliationCalifornia law prohibits employers from firing, demoting, or retaliating against any employee who reports sexual harassment. If your employer punishes you for speaking up, you may have a separate legal claim against them.
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Sexual HarassmentWhether your boss is making your job conditional on sexual conduct or a coworker is creating a hostile environment, you should never hesitate to consult a sexual harassment attorney — even if you are unsure what happened qualifies.
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Sexual AssaultAfter a workplace sexual assault, the steps you take in the first 24 to 72 hours are critical for both your safety and any future legal claim. Here is what California employees need to know.
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PregnancyCalifornia's Pregnancy Disability Leave Law and FEHA require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees — and the pandemic did not change that.
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Sexual HarassmentAttorney-client privilege, NDAs, and California's Silenced No More Act all shape what stays private — and what can be told. Here is how confidentiality really works in a harassment case.
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Workplace HarassmentYes — California gives workers the right to sue for workplace harassment under FEHA when conduct is severe or pervasive. Here is what your case needs to succeed.
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PregnancyFEHA, PDL, CFRA, and FFCRA gave pregnant California workers a layered set of protections during the pandemic.
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Sexual HarassmentCoworker harassment is fully actionable under California law — and your employer can be held liable if it knew or should have known and failed to act.
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Workplace HarassmentVerbal, physical, and visual harassment all fall within FEHA's reach. Knowing which form you are facing helps you respond — and helps your attorney build the right case.
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