California Sexual Harassment Questions & Answers
Q: Can my daughter report a sexual assault that happened 2 years ago and what would happen if she did?
2 years ago, my daughter, who was 14 at the time, was sexually assaulted by a classmate from school who was the same age as her. The guy threatened her not to tell.
Yes, she can and should report this, even if two years later. It would be wise to call the police right away. The police will likely investigate the situation and prosecute the offender.
Additionally, it might be appropriate for you to locate and consult with a quality personal injury... Read more »
Q: I text pics to a ex employee and he text those same pics to a employee who was Afended, is there a case.
Sence the ex employee no longer works for the company, does he have credibility
Your question is unclear. If you are asking if you have a case, the answer is likely no. If you are asking if the offended employee has a case against the ex-employee or you, more would need to be known but possibly. Of course, the nature of the pictures would be important to understand. A... Read more »
Q: I have a card debt with $35,000 used with me and my boyfriend. he didn't have a social so I let him use and pay me back
But apparently, he did not. He just keep talking he will pay me back, he will work hard, but nothing paid back. I let him use my credit card for daily life, but he used for sports betting without my consent. He kept promised me he won't do it again but it is still happening and he even do cocaine.... Read more »
I'm sorry for your circumstances which sound stressful and frustrating, you are certainly not alone.
You could spend a lot of time energy and money obtaining a judgment and trying to collect the judgment from someone without succeeding.
You might be eligible for a bankruptcy... Read more »
Q: Legal questions in regards to harassment, intentional misdirections to get me fired, and financial hardships & more.
Hello. So I made a list to help sum things up to allow future questioning if possible. Besides that, these are the main issues I’m curious as to what options I have to take action in perhaps a lawsuit of some sort. Hope to hear back.
1). Harassment by employee and supervisor.... Read more »
You present many issues that need to be addressed. This question and answer site is not the place to address such diverse and complicated matters because for each issue far more would need to be known to give you competent answers. And this Q&A forum is not the place to ask an attorney to work... Read more »
Q: A 30 year old was texting me sexual stuff and I’m 14 is speaking up the right thing? What if he does it to other girls
Tell your parents, teachers, pastor, school resource officer, and/or notify the police. What you describe is likely a crime.
Q: My daughter had an interview at winco foods and the assistant manager asked if she was "HOT" Do I have a case?
My daughters bestfriends dad works there also and he put a good word in to the assis manager for her and the first question he asked him was if my daughter was "HOT"
That comment was certainly inappropriate, but there are several things that would suggest there is no legal case based on that one comment.
First, the comment was not made to her or in her presence, so the likelihood that the comment could be used to claim some kind of harassment is... Read more »
Q: My school professor discriminated against me but the dean in charge of the investigation closed the case. What can I do?
During the semester, the professor denied multiple verified disability related academic accommodations.
First of all, provide sufficient details to permit a reasoned analysis of your situation. Conclusory statements are unhelpful. Facts and details are most important, but nothing is more important than a chronological statement of who did what, to whom, when, where and how.
Q: Is it illegal if I’m using the restroom at work, and and co workers open the door and expose my privacy
It could be. Far more would need to be known.
To constitute sexual harassment in the workplace you must prove you were subjected to unwelcomed comments or conduct of a sexual nature that was so severe or pervasive so as to fundamentally alter the workplace rendering it hostile toward you... Read more »
Q: My ex tried to pay people to take me against my will. is this kidnapping? can I find a lawyer to resent Me?
What you describe is a crime. Report it to the police. It is also a civil wrong, and if you think you can prove it, you may well be able to find an attorney to assist you. You need to locate and consult with one or more personal injury attorneys to see if they are willing to handle your matter.... Read more »
Q: I was just released from prison, while I was serving my time a corrections officer made racial, sexual explicit comments
Is there a way to sue him or the department of corrections.
You can file a complaint with the Office of Inspector General.
https://www.oig.ca.gov/connect/report-misconduct/
Generally speaking, single incidents of racial or sexually explicit comments aren't that valuable in a lawsuit. It depends what is said, of course. It also depends on... Read more »
Q: False sexual harrasment accusation
Someone I work with is accusing me of sexual harassment. We are both girls, I'm a feminine lesbian. So we got one another numbers from work. I messaged her telling her " Your underpants are showing, just looking out for you." she sends an emoji. I said " nice underwear " and send a laughing emoji.... Read more »
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. There may not be much you can do from a legal standpoint unfortunately. If you work for a private company, you are most likely an at will employee, which means that you can be terminated at any time, with or without a reason, so if the company decides to fire... Read more »
Q: False sexual harrasment accusation & Human Resources trying to fire me ? For a irrelevant case ?
A girl went to Human Resources and told them that I left my students alone. (It was for less than a minute ) I was multitasking and my door was open. I was less than 10 feet away. Of course, HR may want to potentionally fire me for this. But my manager already gave me a warning for it. So why am I... Read more »
I am sorry this is happening to you. Far more would need to be known about your situation before you could get reliable advice upon which you can govern your actions. Generally, in California you are considered to be an at will employee and your employer is allowed to discipline or terminate you... Read more »
Q: how to get justice
Someone grabbed a students ( 8 yrs) sweater put it against their chest, with a disgusted look and rudely said excuse me with no consent
more info needed.
it does not sound illegal.
what is the basis of your objection?
if you felt something was wrong then report it to the teacher, counselor or principle
Q: False sexual harrasment accusation
Someone grabbed a students ( 8 yrs) sweater put it against their chest, with a disgusted look and rudely said excuse me with no consent
These facts do not constitute actionable sexual harassment. Tell her to stop, and document it. If she persists, talk to a lawyer.
Q: I was sexually abused by my employer. I work at a church. Are there any free resources or representation for this?
He used his power as a religious authority to coorce and manipulate me and another girl.
Representation isn't free, but contingency fee lawyers work for a percentage of the recovery and get paid at the end of the case, so no money is required up front - if the lawyer believes that you have a strong chance at recovery. Consultations are free.
If you were a minor, or the other... Read more »
Q: 17 and less than a month to be 18 runaway subpoenaed.
My friend is 17 and a runaway from a foster Home. They are a little under a month away from being 17 and he was subpoenaed to his uncle court date for sexual acts done to him which is why he was in foster home.. What will happen because he is a runaway and did not go to the court date?? Will he go... Read more »
much more info needed
he needs to have a consult with a lawyer in his area.
many lawyers will offer a free consult.
i would recommend he writes down a complete summary before seeing the lawyer
Q: I need a lawyer to help me im getting harassed by a radio frequency
Hire a psychiatrist who has an undergraduate degree in radio frequency science.
Q: If my partner is 16 and I’m 18,19, is sexual contact, without penetration of any body part, legal in California.
If both recipients are willing or “consenting”.
You aren't "18,19", you are one or the other. Regardless of which age you are, you are an adult.
Your partner cannot "consent". Your partner isn't old enough to legally give "consent" because she is a child and doesn't fully understand the consequences of her conduct.
To be guilty... Read more »
Q: Good morning, my name is Wayne, and I'm trying to get on social security disability because of a few illnesses
I'm HIV positive, since August of 2013
Mental illness for Bipolar disorder, Manic depression, severe anxiety, insomnia since 2008 and lower back pain since 2010 do to a accident. What should I do? I applied and was denied, and I have the paperwork for my denial claim bit I didn't know... Read more »
You will need to consult with a Social Security Disability attorney about your specific case. Justia is for a general response, a starting off point. You are well beyond that. A simple internet search for SSDI attorneys near you will get you the contact information of attorneys than can advise... Read more »
Q: If the police are not willing to prosecute my girlfriend's stalker, can I take it to the county Sheriff's office?
My gf was with some crazy men. One, who she left 5 years ago, somehow found her # (that we changed 2 years ago) and texted her. She blocked him. About 3 weeks later, he shows up to her grandpa's house looking for her (she lives there but was working). Her grandfather told him to never bother them... Read more »
more info needed but it would seem to me that law enforcement would/should do something.
yes, i would try Sheriff, going directly to DA, contacting your congressman
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