Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment claims are something most everyone would prefer to avoid. No one wants to get accused of wrongdoing, but many people also don't want to speak up and report it after they experience it. Those within a company don't want to worry about the discord...

Having a flirtatious dynamic with someone at work isn't always a bad thing. Those who work in sales or customer-facing positions often find that a couple of humorous insinuations are all that they need to get on the good side of a customer or client. Others may enjoy...

If you've ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you're likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Virtually every employer in this...

Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime.  There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more...

Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. ...

You may have to deal with a situation at work where harassment or sexual harassment come up. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it’s vital that you have an understanding about the differences between the two. In an office setting, or in any kind of workplace,...

It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to...

Whether you work in a restaurant or in sales in an office, you probably received some amount of training about sexual harassment when you started your job. The company likely advised you against inappropriate interactions with co-workers and gave you opportunities to...

You may think that when sexual harassment happens in the workplace, it is down to one bad apple amongst the workforce. Yet much of what happens in a workplace is down to the culture built by the employer. Businesses can reduce the chance of sexual harassment by being...

Professor Anita Hill once said: “One way abuse of power is manifested is through sexual harassment ... but it’s also manifested through pay inequity. It’s also manifested through lack of leadership opportunities. It’s also manifested just by day to day aggressions...