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Am I entitled to punitive damages under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California?	(FAQ 1) 5/4/2001
Who can help?	(FAQ 2) 4/9/2001
How can I prove that the sexual conduct was unwelcome?	(FAQ 3) 4/9/2001
What are my remedies in a quid pro quo sexual harassment case?	(FAQ 4) 4/9/2001
Who can be held responsible if I am the victim of sexual harassment at work?	(FAQ 5) 4/9/2001
Is my employer still responsible if the harasser is a co-worker?	(FAQ 6) 4/9/2001
If I am being sexually harassed by a co-worker at my job, should I report the harassment to my supervisor and/or to management?	(FAQ 7) 4/9/2001
What is "hostile work environment" sexual harassment?	(FAQ 8) 4/9/2001
What are examples of a hostile or offensive work environment?	(FAQ 9) 4/9/2001
What must I show in order to recover damages for a hostile work environment?	(FAQ 10) 4/9/2001
How can I prove that the harassing conduct was severe or pervasive enough to alter the working conditions and create an abusive environment?	(FAQ 11) 4/9/2001
What types of damages can I recover if I am successful in demonstrating sexual harassment?	(FAQ 12) 4/9/2001
Who is subject to the California Fair employment and Housing Act (FEHA) harassment prohibition?	(FAQ 13) 4/9/2001
Is sexual discrimination / harassment in schools legal?	(FAQ 14) 4/9/2001
What are some examples of sexual harassment in schools?	(FAQ 15) 4/9/2001
How can a company minimize the number of sexual harassment claims?	(FAQ 16) 4/9/2001
Once I inform my employer about the sexual harassment, what must my employer do?	(FAQ 17) 4/9/2001
How much time do I have to bring an action for sexual harassment?	(FAQ 18) 4/9/2001
What To Do If I Think I am the Victim of Sexual Harassment?	(FAQ 19) 4/9/2001
Do I have to file an administrative charge with the EEOC and/orthe appropriate state fair employment practices agency (in CA, the DFEH) in order to pursue a civil action against my employer for sexual harassment?	(FAQ 20) 4/9/2001
Can I still have a viable claim for sexual harassment, if I was previously involved in a relationship with the person who is presently sexually harassing me?	(FAQ 21) 4/9/2001
If I am forced to resign from my job because of the on-going sexual harassment, can I be considered to have been constructively terminated?	(FAQ 22) 4/9/2001
What is sexual harassment?	(FAQ 23) 4/9/2001
Is sexual harassment legal?	(FAQ 24) 4/9/2001
What is quid pro quo?	(FAQ 25) 4/9/2001
What must I prove to prevail in a cause of action for quid pro quo sexual harassment?	(FAQ 26) 4/9/2001

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