State Government

California Is Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints For The First Time Since 2012

January 30, 2020

The state previously eliminated its tracking system amid budget cuts and an effort to consolidate human resources responsibilities in state government.

State Government

California Legislature Won't Disclose Latest Sexual Harassment Complaint Data

December 3, 2019 | Ben Adler

The 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 Supervisors

May 28, 2019 | Scott Rodd

A 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.

State Government

New Law Will Protect California Employees From Defamation Lawsuits After Reporting Sexual Harassment

December 20, 2018 | Nadine Sebai

A 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.

California Chief Justice Wants Review Of Harassment Policies

October 11, 2018

State 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 Government

From Net Neutrality To #MeToo, Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bills Into Law For Final Time

September 30, 2018 | Ben Adler

Brown 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.

State Government

Former California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding Denied

August 28, 2018

The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.

State Government

California Lawmakers Limit Nondisclosure Agreements

August 22, 2018

California 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.

Former California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Sues Accuser Alleging Assault

August 15, 2018

Former 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 Government

New Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigations Policy Approved By California Lawmakers

June 25, 2018 | Ben Adler

Under 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.