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My wife was a customer in a store when she was inappropriately touched (Smacked on the butt) is there a case involving assault
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Answered on February 08, 2016
Yes, under the Unruh Act at Civil Code Section 51, et seq., which prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex by businesses. The assault...
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Is this legal?
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Answered on February 04, 2016
"Creepy" alone is not sufficiently severe or pervasive to be harassment on the basis of race, sex, sex orientation, religion, age or disability.
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Does my wife have a case? Is this sexual harassment or sexual assault / battery. how should she proceed?
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Answered on February 04, 2016
It's a violation of the Unruh Act at Civil Code 51 and 51.9 which does protect against sex harassment by businesses. She could file a civil claim...
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Will my sexual harassment allegation impact reference calls for potential job offers?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
You might focus on a defamation claim. Get one of those online reference check companies to call in and give you a report of what was said. They...
Can I sue classy cab driver for sexual harassment ?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
If PA has a business discrimination statute similiar to CA's Unruh Act, you might be able to file a claim. No witnesses though.
Should I bring a lawyer during meditation ?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
Yes, you should have a lawyer for the mediation (not, meditation -- there is only one "t," FYI). But you should also be advised, when you do get an...
I was raped and the city hospital did not do the rape kit or evidence collection properly. Can I sue?
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Answered on January 08, 2016
You may be able to sue the individual rapist and any entity responsible for ensuring your safety depending on your age and the extent of your...
Can someone object to an interrogatory in a discrimination case based on privacy rights?
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Answered on December 18, 2015
If it's directly relevant, they cannot fairly object. No supporting facts are needed to object, but *you* will have to do a meet and confer letter...
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What to do when boss is being sexist and cutting your hours?
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Answered on December 17, 2015
If his actions are motivated in part by the gender/sex of the employees, then it is a violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Gather...
Can a supervisor ask an employee to change hair color? Is this legal?
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Answered on December 17, 2015
No, that sounds like the supervisor is heading towards a violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act at Government Code 12940 et seq. You can...
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