State GovernmentCalifornia Is Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints For The First Time Since 2012January 30, 2020The state previously eliminated its tracking system amid budget cuts and an effort to consolidate human resources responsibilities in state government.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Won't Disclose Latest Sexual Harassment Complaint DataDecember 3, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe Senate and Assembly have released data on sexual harassment allegations for 2018 in response to a CapRadio public records request. But they’re declining to share the same data since the Legislature’s new investigative unit launched in February.
State Government‘It’s Inexcusable’: Dozens of California Government Agencies Failed To Provide Sexual Harassment Training To Nearly 1,800 SupervisorsMay 28, 2019 | Scott RoddA CapRadio investigation found that, in 2018, nearly 60 percent of agencies surveyed by the State Personnel Board did not provide this training, up from 25 percent in 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law Will Protect California Employees From Defamation Lawsuits After Reporting Sexual HarassmentDecember 20, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA new law taking effect Jan. 1 aims to protect California workers from being sued for defamation when they accuse someone of inappropriate behavior, as long as they do so in good faith. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Chief Justice Wants Review Of Harassment PoliciesOctober 11, 2018State Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye tasked a group of judges, administrators and attorneys with considering new rules to increase awareness of bad behavior and reporting requirements.
State GovernmentFrom Net Neutrality To #MeToo, Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bills Into Law For Final TimeSeptember 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerBrown saved some sweeping pieces of legislation until the end, including a net neutrality bill that immediately drew a lawsuit from the Trump administration, and a flurry of measures spurred by the Me Too movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding DeniedAugust 28, 2018The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Limit Nondisclosure AgreementsAugust 22, 2018California would bar forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that enjoys celebrity backing from some in the #MeToo movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Sues Accuser Alleging AssaultAugust 15, 2018Former Assemblyman Matt Dababneh filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming lobbyist Pamela Lopez defamed him by alleging he pushed her into a bathroom and masturbated in front of her during a party in Las Vegas.
State GovernmentNew Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigations Policy Approved By California LawmakersJune 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerUnder new rules, announced earlier this month, an investigative unit would look at all complaints, collect evidence and interview witnesses. A panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations.
