New California Law Helps Protect Employers and Employees in Sexual Harassment Claims and Investigations

A new law recently signed by California Governor Jerry Brown will strengthen protections for employers, complainants, and witnesses for good faith discussions about sexual harassment claims and investigations. The new law, A.B. 2770, becomes effective January 1, 2019. A.B. 2770 amends California Civil Code section 47 which designates certain communications as “privileged” for the purpose…