Under California law, not only is sexual harassment unlawful, but other forms of harassment are unlawful as well, including harassment based on one’s disability. Last month, in Caldera v. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 25 Cal.App.5th 31 (2018), the California Court of Appeal affirmed a jury award of $500,000, which was awarded to a prison guard who was mocked or mimicked at least a dozen times over a period of two years because of his stutter. Read the full California Court of Appeal opinion here.
If you believe that you have been subjected to disability harassment at work, call ((916) 612-0326) or email ([email protected]) Finley Employment Law today. We serve clients throughout California, including Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Granite Bay, and Elk Grove.
The information in this blog post is for general informational and advertising purposes only and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Instead, you should speak with a California employment attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.