Labor/Employment
Mar. 16, 2022
New law helps sexual harassment, assault victims seek justice
A federal law signed by President Joe Biden on March 3 is changing the way sexual harassment and sexual assault cases are handled in the workplace and employment law, helping victims get their day in court.
John D. Winer
Partner
Winer Burritt & Scott, LLP
Phone: 510-433-1000
Email: john@wbslawyers.com
University of San Francisco SOL; San Francisco CA
John is the firm's founding partner. He has 39 years of experience representing plaintiffs in workplace sexual harassment, gender discrimination and personal injury law.
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A federal law signed by President Joe Biden on March 3 is changing the way sexual harassment and sexual as...
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