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Benefits of Mediation

Posted on September 19, 2012 by lb

Mediation is a casual negotiation conference. This is typically held at the office of an independent third-party, who is called a mediator. Although mediators are usually attorneys, it is not necessary for that a mediator can be an attorney. Some … Continue reading →

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Discretionary Standard

Posted on December 10, 2011 by lb

In order to prove that an employer’s conduct created a hostile working environment, you must show that the work environment could be perceived as both objectively and subjectively offensive – that a reasonable person would find hostile or abusive, and … Continue reading →

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Severe & Pervasive Harassment

Posted on December 3, 2011 by lb

Federal law as well as Los Angeles law requires that for a hostile working environment sexual harassment complaint to be action, it must be sufficiently severe and pervasive to alter the conditions of employment and create an abusive working environment. … Continue reading →

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Hostile work environment sexual harassment

Posted on December 2, 2011 by lb

To find that an employer’s conduct has created a hostile work environment under Title VII, the plaintiff has to show that the complained conduct was serve or pervasive and that the enviornment could be both objectively and subjectively perceived as … Continue reading →

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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

Posted on November 28, 2011 by lb

In Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, the Supreme Court explained the elements required for a quid pro quo sexual harassment lawsuit in the United States, including Los Angeles. For an employer’s conduct to rise to the level of quid pro … Continue reading →

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Sexual Harassment Conduct

Posted on November 28, 2011 by lb

Title VII is meant to be read broadly to determine if a specific conduct rises to the level of sexual harassment.  The statute provides basic guidelines and allows case law to paint a more complete picture.  Federal Courts established that … Continue reading →

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Title VII Civil Rights Act

Posted on November 25, 2011 by lb

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically states that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII.  The act states, Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct … Continue reading →

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Hello!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by lb

Welcome to Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer.  Your destination for finding a lawyer to stop sexual harassment in the work place, apartment, gym, and any other place.  You have the right to free of such conduct.  Put a stop to … Continue reading →

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