On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445, here “EFASASH”). This law aims to address the issue of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. This law provides victims with a voice and holds…
Recent amendments to California employment law change the rules for resolving sex harassment litigation. In our prior post on SB 1300, we looked at a number of substantive changes strengthening California anti-harassment law. Here, we look at three recent changes to California (and note a federal law) that impact confidentiality…
California Anti-Harassment Laws Strengthened by SB 224.
California enacted several new laws for 2019 relating to sexual harassment. We will examine some of these new laws in the coming weeks. The first and most important bill enacted was Senate Bill 1300. SB 1300 changes and broadens the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Legislature here sends a…
