Witness harassment is one of the most overlooked — and most powerful — forms of workplace misconduct. In this episode, employment attorney Jonny Law explains what witness harassment is, how employers use it to suppress evidence, and why it is illegal under California and federal law.

We break down real-world examples, including pressure on coworkers not to cooperate, threats of discipline or termination, sudden write-ups, and management “reminders” about loyalty or confidentiality that cross the legal line. You’ll learn how witness harassment differs from lawful workplace management, how it shows up in retaliation cases, and what employees and witnesses should do if they experience it.

If you’re an employee, a witness in a workplace dispute, or an employer trying to understand where the line is — this episode explains it clearly and directly.

California wage and hour laws basics.

Labor Code violations, reimbursement, overtime, unfair business practices, statute of limitations.

Failure to provide meal and rest breaks, with nuances and exceptions, can result in up to one hour wage penalty per day.

Calculating damages for unpaid overtime and inaccurate pay stubs.

Calculating liquidated damages, attorneys fees, overtime, and other costs for a demand letter.

California Wage and Hour violations overview, including damages, minimum wage, interest, liquidated damages, and attorneys fees.

Proving sexual harassment in California through eyewitness testimony, mental health expert testimony, and other witness statements.

Proving supervisory status by showing responsibility to direct daily work activities, assign duties, discipline, and independent judgment

Here we discuss elements of sexual harassment in the workplace, including liability and how to prove subjective and objective standards.