Sexual Harassment Happens Across Industries: Train Your Workplace to Prevent Harassment

Sexual harassment affects all types of workplaces. The media has recently focused on high-profile sexual harassment cases involving Hollywood moguls, politicians and industry leaders. But harassment in the workplace has been an issue of concern long before the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements and affects all types of workplaces, as a recent settlement obtained by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) demonstrates. In this matter, a school custodial employee alleged her supervisor, the head custodian, forced her to have sexual relations with him on approximately five occasions. The employee filed a complaint with the DFEH who found cause to believe a legal violation had occurred and referred the matter to the dispute resolution process. The case settled, and the worker will receive $25,000 as part of the settlement. “Sexual harassment and assault can happen in any workplace, in any industry,” said DFEH Director Kevin Kish, in a statement. “Employers…

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