Examples of harassment include offensive or derogatory jokes, racial or ethnic slurs, pressure for dates or sexual favors, unwelcome comments about a person's religion or religious garments, or offensive graffiti, cartoons or pictures.
What is the Legal Definition of Harassment? The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) broadly defines harassment as any unwelcome verbal, physical, or visual conduct that creates an offensive, hostile, or intimidating work environment.
In the first paragraph, introduce yourself and state your grievance about the problematic recent events. In the following body of text (typically 2-3 paragraphs) recount each incident of workplace harassment exactly as you remember it (even if profane language was involved).
For discrimination complaints related to housing, employment, or business establishments, you may contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY). You may also visit the DFEH page for additional information.
Here are your rights as a parent: CPS cannot enter your home without your permission. While CPS can show up to your home, they cannot enter without your consent, a court order, a warrant, or credible information to support the belief that a child is in serious immediate danger.
You would need to file a motion to dismiss and cite the reason as being a lack of jurisdiction. The court does need to have jurisdiction to process the case. With a CPS case, typically jurisdiction is going to follow the minor child.
Anything you say to the CPS worker can be used against you, including your mannerisms and body language. For example, a CPS worker could testify that you appeared “hostile” or “violent” because your arms were crossed or you were yelling. You have the right to refuse to answer questions.
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3. Refuse entry unless they have a proper warrant. CPS will say they have to come into your home or you could lose your kids. They try to scare you into thinking you have to let them in, but unless they have a warrant, you have the right to say no.