When a supervisor offers something to an employee in return for a sexual favor, that’s a type of sexual harassment. Specifically, it’s called “quid pro quo” sexual harassment, and it’s illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Typically, it occurs when a boss offers an employee a raise, promotion or something else they’ve been seeking if the employee
In many cases of alleged sexual harassment, the accusations will come years or even decades after the event occurred. Naturally, this does lead people to ask why there was such a delay and why the reports weren’t made right away. In fact, some people will mistakenly use this as justification not to believe the person who is claiming that they
A law signed this month by President Joe Biden places a new limitation on what employers can restrict with nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in their employment contracts. Specifically, the Speak Out Act prohibits employers from using NDAs signed as a condition of employment from being used to keep employees silent about sexual harassment or assault they’ve suffered. The new law is
Unfortunately, employees can be given the impression that they are powerless sometimes. But, this is far from the truth. Workers in Massachusetts have a host of rights at their disposal. They have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination, hostility and harassment. Unfortunately, some inappropriate behaviors can slip through the cracks, and this is where
Sexual harassment is a broad term that includes so many different scenarios. Characteristically, sexual harassment involves unwanted or inappropriate verbal comments or physical touches. These actions can occur anywhere and are not restricted to any role or gender. Determining whether sexual harassment has been committed may be difficult, so when it happens in the workplace, you might wonder what to do. Sexual
Workplace sexual harassment usually involves either quid pro quo harassment involving a supervisor or a hostile work environment created by coworkers. However, those are far from the only scenarios in which a professional might experience sexual harassment at work. Your employer has an obligation to actively prevent a hostile work environment and to protect you from sexual harassment if you report it.
Being sexually harassed at your job is a situation that people hope will never arise. Unfortunately, though, it does happen. Sometimes, employees are unsure of how to handle it – and they’re often doubly unsure about how to handle the situation when they see a co-worker being harassed. What should you do in that case? Should you ignore it? Should
Remote work is increasingly gaining popularity amongst workers and employers alike. While workers love the flexibility, organizations are receptive to the cost-savings benefits associated with reduced utilities and other bills when their employees work from home. Unfortunately, the rise of remote working has not eliminated the problem of sexual harassment. If you are a victim of sexual harassment that is
While you run your company for the purpose of turning a profit, you also want your brand to be ethical. You have put lots of time and effort into building the business, but the contributions of your employees cannot be ignored. Employees need a safe environment to work in order to produce optimal results, and this is what you aim
One thing that many people don’t understand is that sexual harassment isn’t allowed in your workplace no matter who it comes from. Whether it is a client, coworker, third-party vendor, your employer or someone else, you have a right to be free of sexual harassment from that person. If you are harassed by a client in your workplace, it’s time
When a supervisor offers something to an employee in return for a sexual favor, that’s a type of sexual harassment. Specifically, it’s called “quid pro quo” sexual harassment, and it’s illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Typically, it occurs when a boss offers an employee a raise, promotion or something else they’ve been seeking if the employee
In many cases of alleged sexual harassment, the accusations will come years or even decades after the event occurred. Naturally, this does lead people to ask why there was such a delay and why the reports weren’t made right away. In fact, some people will mistakenly use this as justification not to believe the person who is claiming that they
A law signed this month by President Joe Biden places a new limitation on what employers can restrict with nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in their employment contracts. Specifically, the Speak Out Act prohibits employers from using NDAs signed as a condition of employment from being used to keep employees silent about sexual harassment or assault they’ve suffered. The new law is
Unfortunately, employees can be given the impression that they are powerless sometimes. But, this is far from the truth. Workers in Massachusetts have a host of rights at their disposal. They have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination, hostility and harassment. Unfortunately, some inappropriate behaviors can slip through the cracks, and this is where
Sexual harassment is a broad term that includes so many different scenarios. Characteristically, sexual harassment involves unwanted or inappropriate verbal comments or physical touches. These actions can occur anywhere and are not restricted to any role or gender. Determining whether sexual harassment has been committed may be difficult, so when it happens in the workplace, you might wonder what to do. Sexual
Workplace sexual harassment usually involves either quid pro quo harassment involving a supervisor or a hostile work environment created by coworkers. However, those are far from the only scenarios in which a professional might experience sexual harassment at work. Your employer has an obligation to actively prevent a hostile work environment and to protect you from sexual harassment if you report it.
Being sexually harassed at your job is a situation that people hope will never arise. Unfortunately, though, it does happen. Sometimes, employees are unsure of how to handle it – and they’re often doubly unsure about how to handle the situation when they see a co-worker being harassed. What should you do in that case? Should you ignore it? Should
Remote work is increasingly gaining popularity amongst workers and employers alike. While workers love the flexibility, organizations are receptive to the cost-savings benefits associated with reduced utilities and other bills when their employees work from home. Unfortunately, the rise of remote working has not eliminated the problem of sexual harassment. If you are a victim of sexual harassment that is
While you run your company for the purpose of turning a profit, you also want your brand to be ethical. You have put lots of time and effort into building the business, but the contributions of your employees cannot be ignored. Employees need a safe environment to work in order to produce optimal results, and this is what you aim
One thing that many people don’t understand is that sexual harassment isn’t allowed in your workplace no matter who it comes from. Whether it is a client, coworker, third-party vendor, your employer or someone else, you have a right to be free of sexual harassment from that person. If you are harassed by a client in your workplace, it’s time
