Can a Supervisor Be Personally Liable for Sexual Harassment in California?

Yes. Under California law, a supervisor who sexually harasses an employee can be held personally liable for that conduct. If your boss subjected you to unwelcome sexual advances, inappropriate comments, or other harassing behavior, you may name that individual as a defendant in a sexual harassment lawsuit, separate from any claim against your employer. California’s […]

Can a Single Incident Count as Sexual Harassment in California?

Many Los Angeles workers assume sexual harassment requires repeated behavior before the law offers protection. That assumption is wrong. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), a single severe act, such as a physical assault, explicit threat, or egregious verbal act, can legally constitute sexual harassment. California law defines sexual harassment as conduct that […]