California Appellate Court Rules That, Although Coworker’s Off-Duty Conduct Was Not Imputable to Employer, Employer’s Response to Complaint May Establish a Cognizable Claim for Harassment
Last month, the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District held that, although the employer was not liable for harassment based on a coworker’s off-duty conduct unrelated to work, the employee nevertheless stated a cognizable claim against the employer—and could proceed with litigation on both the harassment and failure to prevent harassment claims—based on its response to the employee’s harassment complaint.
California Courts Clarify Application of Federal Law Limiting Forced Arbitration of Cases Involving Claims for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
California courts clarify application of federal law limiting forced arbitration in cases involving claims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

