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    • Matt Ruggles
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California Workplace Harassment Case Study: How One Employee Fought Back

California Workplace Harassment Case Study: How One Employee Fought Back

by Matthew Ruggles | Nov 10, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Being harassed at work is one of the most isolating experiences a person can go through. You start questioning yourself. You wonder if anyone will believe you or if speaking up will only make things worse. Maybe you have already complained to HR and been brushed off,...
What to Do If Your Boss Sexually Harasses You at Work in California

What to Do If Your Boss Sexually Harasses You at Work in California

by Matthew Ruggles | Nov 6, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment

If your boss is sexually harasses you at work in California, it can feel like you’re trapped. You depend on your job for your income, your reputation, and your future. When the person controlling those things crosses the line, it’s more than uncomfortable. It’s an...
Workplace Bullying vs. Workplace Harassment in California: What’s the Legal Difference?

Workplace Bullying vs. Workplace Harassment in California: What’s the Legal Difference?

by Matthew Ruggles | Oct 13, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment

I wrote this blog to explain the difference between workplace bullying vs. workplace harassment in California, why bullying usually is not legally actionable, and what employees can do in both situations. I’m Matt Ruggles, and I have been practicing employment...
How to Document and Prove Sexual Harassment in California

How to Document and Prove Sexual Harassment in California

by Matthew Ruggles | Oct 9, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

If you are being sexually harassed at work, it is not enough to know that what is happening is wrong. You need to know how to document and prove sexual harassment at work in California so that your case can stand up to scrutiny. The difference between having a valid...
Mistakes Employees Make When Reporting Sexual Harassment in California

Mistakes Employees Make When Reporting Sexual Harassment in California

by Matthew Ruggles | Oct 7, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

If you’re reporting sexual harassment in California, it’s critical to understand how that the way you report it can affect your case. Many employees think filing an internal complaint is simple i.e. just tell HR what happened and expect the company to handle it. In...
Workplace Events and Sexual Harassment in California: Employee Guide

Workplace Events and Sexual Harassment in California: Employee Guide

by Matthew Ruggles | Oct 2, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Workplace events and sexual harassment in California are more closely connected than many employees realize. Holiday parties, off-site retreats, conferences, client dinners, and business travel are supposed to be about team-building, networking, and maybe even a...
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