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 vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
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. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
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, sexual harassment and other forms are possible. Here’s more information each of the
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 excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
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 report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
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 proactive. Claiming they do not know how to address the issue is
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 that occur.” It may seem logical that the way for women to escape sexual harassment is to progress up
Despite the strength of the MeToo movement, sexual harassment continues to plague workplaces across the country. As a result, innocent men and women have their jobs and, as a result, their very livelihoods put on the line. This is unacceptable, and those employers who engage in this behavior need to be held accountable. There are a number of ways to
The legal process protects victims of sexual harassment who experience sexually harassing behavior in the workplace. Victims need to be aware of what is considered sexual harassment in the workplace. The law generally recognizes two broad categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited in the workplace. The first type of sexual harassment is referred to as quid pro quo harassment. Quid pro
Workers at any workplace, from entertainment to fast food, have legal rights against sexual comments and other types of harassment. Two Florida McDonald’s employees, in one case, filed a $500 million class action lawsuit against the fast-food company. The sexual harassment charges underline the problems faced by service industry workers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and across the country. Two women were the named plaintiffs
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 vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
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. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
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, sexual harassment and other forms are possible. Here’s more information each of the
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 excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
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 report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
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 proactive. Claiming they do not know how to address the issue is
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 that occur.” It may seem logical that the way for women to escape sexual harassment is to progress up
Despite the strength of the MeToo movement, sexual harassment continues to plague workplaces across the country. As a result, innocent men and women have their jobs and, as a result, their very livelihoods put on the line. This is unacceptable, and those employers who engage in this behavior need to be held accountable. There are a number of ways to
The legal process protects victims of sexual harassment who experience sexually harassing behavior in the workplace. Victims need to be aware of what is considered sexual harassment in the workplace. The law generally recognizes two broad categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited in the workplace. The first type of sexual harassment is referred to as quid pro quo harassment. Quid pro
Workers at any workplace, from entertainment to fast food, have legal rights against sexual comments and other types of harassment. Two Florida McDonald’s employees, in one case, filed a $500 million class action lawsuit against the fast-food company. The sexual harassment charges underline the problems faced by service industry workers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and across the country. Two women were the named plaintiffs
