There are many potential reasons for sexual harassment in the workplace. For one thing, one person could actually be interested in a romantic relationship with a coworker and unable to accept that the feelings aren’t mutual. Or it could be an attempt by someone in...
Sexual Harassment
No, you don’t have to put up with sexual harassment at work
Sexual harassment is a problem that both men and women face in the workplace. While someone might find it flattering to have someone ask them out or make a pass at them once, continuing to do so after being refused constitutes a real problem. In a work environment,...
Men deserve protection against sexual harassment at work, too
While many men won’t come out and say so, the truth is that they are sometimes victims of sexual harassment on the job. It’s less likely for a man to report sexual harassment than a woman, but that is largely because of a misplaced sense that they will be mocked or...
Harvey Weinstein lawsuit settlement announced in New York
If you have followed the Harvey Weinstein lawsuits, then you may be interested in knowing that an agreement has been made. Two cases are to be settled for close to $19 million. The attorneys speaking for six of the women involved in those cases stated that the...
The problem with workplace sexual harassment training
A recent report suggests that sexual harassment policies have done little to reduce workplace sexual harassment incidences. By 1997 75% of U.S. companies had workplace training programs to ensure their employees understood what kinds of behavior were prohibited. 95%...
That joke may be sexual harassment
How often have you heard someone make an offensive comment and then -- when called out on it -- claim that it was just a joke? It’s one of the most common in-the-moment defenses people have. For instance, maybe a co-worker made a suggestive comment about the way you...
Most sexual harassment cases involve one of two kinds of claims
Sexual harassment depends on the perception of the person experiencing mistreatment or harassment. Given that different people bring different values to the discussion about workplace harassment, some people will wrongfully claim that it is impossible to define sexual...
NYC reports 578 sex harassment cases in 2019 fiscal year
Sex harassment complaints against New York City’s municipal employees increased in number by 22% during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the New York Daily News reported. According to the news story: From July 2018 to June 2019, NYC tallied 578 sexual harassment complaints...
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