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Government

Nov. 30, 2017

Legislature’s decision to hire harassment investigators is criticized

The state Legislature’s decision to hire two firms to investigate sexual harassment claims by women in the Capitol has drawn fire from activists who say such inquiries are not sufficiently independent.

Legislature’s decision to hire harassment investigators is criticized
Amy Oppenheimer, attorney and workplace investigator at her home office in Berkeley.

SACRAMENTO — The Legislature’s decision to hire two firms to investigate sexual harassment claims by women in the Capitol is drawing fire from activists who say such inquiries are not sufficiently independent.

Jennifer B. Shaw and Amy J. Oppenheimer, who were hired by different houses of the Legislature, bring different resumes to their roles.

Shaw Law Group LLP is investigating allegations of sexu...

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