California State University recently agreed to pay $12 million to resolve gender harassment and retaliation claims brought by two former administrators. The case offers a useful window into how employers, large or small, can end up on the losing side of a discrimination claim when complaints go unaddressed. What Happened at CSU According to KVCR…
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A recent arrest in North Hollywood has drawn renewed attention to how the justice system handles sexual assault cases. For survivors, criminal charges are only one part of the picture. Many don’t realize that civil claims can run alongside a criminal prosecution, offering a separate path toward accountability and compensation. What Happened in North Hollywood…
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What Law Actually Covers Workplace Harassment? California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, often referred to by its FEHA acronym, is the primary state law prohibiting harassment based on sex, gender, and other protected characteristics in the workplace. The relevant provisions are set out in Government Code Section 12940, which makes it unlawful for an employer…
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Independent Contractor Status Changes the Usual Rules? Under Proposition 22, rideshare drivers in California are classified as independent contractors rather than employees of the platform. This distinction matters because California law generally holds an employer responsible for an employee’s actions performed within the scope of their job, a doctrine that does not apply the same…
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Coverage Depends on the App’s Status California divides rideshare driving into distinct periods, each carrying different insurance requirements under Public Utilities Code Section 5433. Whether a driver’s personal policy applies, a limited contingent policy kicks in, or the rideshare company’s full commercial coverage governs depends entirely on what the app was doing in the exact…
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California’s Pure Comparative Negligence System California follows what is known as pure comparative negligence, a rule established by the state Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. back in 1975. Under this system, an injured person can recover damages even if they were mostly responsible for the accident, with their award simply reduced by…
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A recent California verdict put workplace sexual harassment back in the headlines. It also offered a clear reminder of what state law protects and what employers owe the people who work for them. For anyone facing similar treatment on the job, the outcome carries practical lessons. What the Jury Decided In February 2026, a San…
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Workplace sexual harassment raises urgent questions for people who are often already dealing with a stressful and uncomfortable situation. Here are answers to what clients ask most often when they first consider taking action. What Actually Counts as Sexual Harassment at Work? California law recognizes two broad categories. Quid pro quo harassment involves job benefits…
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