Workplace Harassment &
Discrimination
Workplace harassment, as defined under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, encompasses unwelcome and discriminatory behavior based on an individual's protected characteristics. These characteristics often include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and age.
Harassment can manifest as offensive comments, slurs, derogatory jokes, or actions that create a hostile work environment, infringing upon an employee's rights and dignity.
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Workplace sexual harassment is a grave violation of employees' rights, governed by laws like Title VII and FEHA. It involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal/physical conduct that creates a hostile work environment. Such behavior is illegal and can lead to profound emotional distress, harm to one's career, and psychological trauma. Employers are legally obligated to prevent and promptly address sexual harassment, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace.
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Employers have a legal obligation to prevent, address, and rectify workplace harassment and sexual harassment promptly. Victims have the right to pursue legal action, seeking remedies that may include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and punitive damages against the responsible parties.
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Workplace discrimination, also governed by FEHA and Title VII, encompasses unfair treatment of employees based on protected characteristics, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. It can manifest as unequal pay, denied promotions, hiring bias, or creating a hostile work environment. These laws mandate employers to maintain equitable workplaces, free from discrimination or retaliation. Victims of discrimination have the right to pursue legal action to hold their employer and others accountable in order to protect employees' rights to work in an environment that upholds equal opportunity and fairness.
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