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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...

When several people experience common injuries, damages, or financial harm caused by a company or an organization, they can band together and file a class action lawsuit. What is a class action lawsuit? A class action lawsuit occurs when multiple individuals have...

If you’ve experienced damages or injuries caused by a company or any other entity, filing or joining a class action lawsuit can help you get the proper compensation for your claims and/or personal injuries. What makes a class action lawsuit? In a class action lawsuit,...

The time it takes for each class action lawsuit to resolve varies case to case. On average, it takes about two to three years, although it can take longer if appeals for a court ruling are called. To avoid the long process and the negative publicity, defendants often...

Workplace gender discrimination, or sex discrimination, is the unfair treatment of employees due to their gender. Federal and California law clearly states that doing so is illegal. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Government Code Section...

A class action lawsuit takes place when an individual or a group of people who were similarly wronged by the same defendant pursues legal action as a class. It could be the result of a defective product, unlawful employment practices, false advertising, and other law...

Schools must provide safe and inclusive spaces for learning and enrichment. Sexual harassment law, for instance, is essential to every institution. Find out how Title IX protects students from various forms of sexual harassment and violence. A backgrounder on Title IX...

Prevention is better than cure especially when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace. Don’t wait for cases to be reported— nip it in the bud as early as possible. One of the things you can do for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace is to hold...

As restrictions are lifted and companies and organizations go back to business as usual, here’s what employees need to know about returning to the workplace during the pandemic. Employers’ liability during COVID-19 Health care providers in particular must follow...

When we think of sexual harassment in the workplace, we almost immediately think of a young woman being taken advantage of by an older male superior. However, this is only one of its many forms. Men can also be victims of sexual harassment. Understanding male sexual...