California Questions and Answers about Harassment

How does a legal settlement affect one's eligibility for California EDD UI?
Part of the settlement is characterized as lost wages (reported on W-2), while the remaining portion is compensatory damages for physical harm and emotional distress (reported on 1099). The fact of th...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 19, 2014 8:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

i want to file a lawsuit but dont know how what do i do
i was sexually harassed at work and it became a hostile work environment so i had to quit i went through the steps to report it but nothing was done i dont know what to do now
3 answers  |  asked Sep 25, 2012 4:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

What recourse do I have against a former employer who is contacting my current employer about me?
I worked for a medical practice that was run in an enethical and unjust manner. An employee was fired for seking reimbursement for being clocked out for lunches she was unable to take. The remaining f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 26, 2012 10:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Do I have a case for being harassed over a non compete?
At my last job I signed a non compete. I left because the company did not give me the position they promised. When I left it was on good terms. and I finished all my projects. When I started with the ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 8, 2012 6:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is there anything anybody can do for me? I am desperate at this point!
I have been at Blackhawk Network for over a year now. I worked for Anna Lockhart and she was a good boss. Then there was no more need for me to be at that position and I was transferred under Bertha M...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 3, 2012 5:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can a small Calif, Co. inc. operate without written policy/rules given to the worker?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 11, 2010 12:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can my supervisor pull my time sheet and repremand me about my FMLA time?
Back in June, my new supervisor(but worked here for years) had my co-worker go to personnel and ask for my last six months of timesheets. Then my sup called me into her office, and started showing me ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 18, 2010 5:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

What if custmer harrast me and i kicked her
A custmer harrest me and i kick her and her boyfriend came to hit me. Now i am out of job
3 answers  |  asked Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Settlement Amount
I've sued the county due to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by my ex-attorney. I am now without counsel and the county has scheduled a settleme...
4 answers  |  asked Feb 9, 2010 11:48 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Harrassed by a co-worker, what can I do?
Okay - Here is the skinny (site lost my original post). I have worked with Dave for over 5 years. He has made life miserable by making sexually oriented comments, rude remarks, & mean remarks that wer...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 15, 2009 5:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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