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What Is The Definition Of A Hostile Work Environment?
Hostile Work Environment Explained A hostile work environment is harassing conduct because of a protected status (such as gender, race, religion, etc.) that creates a hostile. offensive, oppressive, or intimidating work environment that sufficiently offends, humiliates, distresses, or intrudes upon its victim, so as to disrupt the victim’s emotional tranquility in the workplace, affect the […]
Read moreA Game Changer For Victims Of Sexual Harassment
Congress this week passed HR 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which is expected to be signed by President Biden. Background: Millions of Americans are forced to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. These agreements result in waiver of the Constitutional right to a jury trial. […]
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$800,000 Verdict Against LA County
I am very proud to announce that an Ortiz Law Office client received an $800,000 verdict from a jury on Friday, November 5, 2021 in a whistleblower retaliation case against the County of Los Angeles. Brandon Ortiz handled the pre-trial work of the case, including drafting the lawsuit, taking key depositions, and defeating the Defendant’s motion for summary judgment. […]
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