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Article at a Glance: Quid pro quo sexual harassment in Hollywood occurs when job benefits or continued employment become contingent on submission to unwelcome sexual advances, as defined under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Movie production assistants are particularly vulnerable due to power dynamics on film sets, with California law recognizing these imbalances…
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Performance Reviews and Feedback: How They Impact Sexual Harassment Claims
When Performance Feedback Crosses the Line Performance reviews serve a legitimate purpose in career development, but in high-pressure environments like Hollywood's film industry, they can sometimes become contexts where sexual harassment may occur. Production assistants ... Read more
Your Paper Trail Matters: Essential Documentation for Sexual Harassment Cases in Film Production
Key Takeaways: Documentation plays a crucial role in sexual harassment cases within the film production industry, with written records, electronic communications, and witness information serving as key evidence in California legal proceedings. Contemporaneous documentation created ... Read more
When A Touchy-Feely Boss Crosses the Line: California Sexual Harassment Red Flags for Hollywood Movie Production Assistants
Key Takeaways: Physical contact red flags include unwelcome touching (hands on shoulders/back, unnecessary hugging), with context and frequency being crucial factors in establishing harassment claims. Verbal harassment indicators range from appearance-focused comments and sexual jokes ... Read more