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Just like other acts of sexual violence, harassment and assault can cause victims to experience intense feelings of distress, pain, and shame. Complicating the situation are the many myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual violence. These false ideas exacerbate...

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects differently-abled workers and applicants from job discrimination. Under the law, persons with physical or mental impairments that substantially impact major life activities are protected from discriminatory...

Sufficient restroom breaks are important to the health and well-being of employees. California laws impose rules and standards for work breaks, including restroom breaks, in the workplace. Violations of these rules can affect work performance and result in loss of...

The California Pregnancy Discrimination Act and  Fair Housing and Employment Act prohibit any form of pregnancy discrimination. These laws provide for the recovery of lost income and benefits as well as legal fees and costs incurred as a result of pregnancy...

California employees may have questions about on-call shifts, financial compensation, and legal protections available to workers in the state. Here’s what you need to know about on-call shifts and compensation. What is an on-call shift? Unlike a regular shift in which...

  Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit for Any Repairs He Claims are Needed?  Generally, no.  California Affords Tenants Substantial Protections to their Residential Security Deposits. Moving is a hassle.  You have to find a new place, pack up your...

What is Age Discrimination? Age discrimination claims are available to those who are at least 40 years old. Employees aged 40 and above cannot be fired, forced to retire, or excluded from certain promotions, wage raises, work events or activities based on their age....

Consumer fraud has been a consistent headache long before the internet was conceived. One would remember those snake oils and other purported heal-all potions being sold by mysterious travellers in the old days. These tricksters have evolved along with technology....

It can be frustrating to purchase a product that does not meet expectations. Some may break down unexpectedly after a few days while others may even cause injury to the user.  Less expensive items with defects are rarely a concern for many consumers. But for more...

As much as one would want to believe otherwise, campus sexual and gender-based violence happens too frequently across the United States. This is according to the Association of American Universities (AAU), who, after polling over 180,000 students at 33 schools on...

Sexual assault and some forms of gender-based violence are some of the most traumatic incidents that an individual can experience, and are known for leaving lasting physical, emotional, and mental scars on survivors. According to data cited by the Office of the...

Sexual assault, harassment and other forms of sexual violence are some of the most prevalent crimes in the United States, with the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network or RAINN noting that these crimes claim 463,634 victims each year. As terrible as that might...