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Sleep Loss, Anxiety, Depression: Documenting Emotional Distress after Sexual Harassment
Key Takeaways: Legal Recognition: California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) acknowledges emotional distress as a potential consequence of sexual harassment, with California law distinguishing between severe emotional distress and garden-variety emotional distress when... Read more
Just Part of the Job? When Physical Contact Becomes Sexual Harassment in California’s Industrial Settings
Key Takeaways: Legal Definition: In California, unwelcome physical contact can be sexually harassing regardless of industry norms. Documentation Matters: Maintaining detailed records of incidents - including dates, times, locations, what happened, witnesses present, and... Read more
When Stress Becomes Compensable: Emotional Distress Damages in California Sexual Harassment Cases
Key Takeaways: California law may recognize emotional distress from sexual harassment as compensable damage, with courts distinguishing between "garden variety" distress and severe emotional harm when evaluating claims. California law may consider multiple factors... Read more