At a time when transgender individuals are gaining visibility around the country, the world of employment law has been expanding to protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of their gender identity. Given that a 2021 study showed that nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees reported discrimination or harassment on the basis of
Conducting comprehensive and accurate workplace investigations is an integral part of an employer’s duties. Whether the investigation involves allegations of minor violations of policy or more serious allegations of discrimination or harassment, each instance should be carefully analyzed to ensure all the relevant facts are uncovered so the employer can respond appropriately. If left unaddressed
This article was originally published in October 2019. The information has been reviewed and is up-to-date as of October 2023.
Many workplaces and schools engage in Halloween celebrations, and with good reason. LCW is no exception:
However, Halloween parties can be scary for risk managers, as they carry the potential to put a few skeletons
On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill 2777 (AB 2777), also known as the Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act (the “Act”), officially became the law. The Act provides sexual abuse victims an opportunity to seek justice in California. It is important to note that while the Act revives claims against various entities, public entities are
In today’s technology-centered workplace, employees and employers have more options than ever before on how to communicate. Calling, video-conferencing, and even texting amongst co-workers has become the norm. And with the recent shift towards remote and hybrid work situations, many of these communications are happening from the comfort of employees’ homes. With the lines between