Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is something that many employees experience on the job. It is illegal, but it still happens. Examples of harassment include quid pro quo arrangements – exchanging sexual favors for a promotion, for instance – hostile work environments, exploitation...

Let’s be clear. If a person sexually harasses another, it’s on them. They should not be doing it and there is nothing they could say by way of explanation that makes it any less their fault. However, there are some things that can make it more likely to happen. One of...

While most companies have policies against workplace bullying, legal actions generally can’t be taken against workplace bullies. These are matters that have to be sorted out internally.  Harassment, on the other hand, is actionable in law. Harassment tends to be...

Sexual harassment can create an unkind and unsafe atmosphere for anyone in their place of work. This atmosphere is created when they receive uninvited sexual conduct that is persistent enough to interfere with their work performance or create a feeling of intimidation...

Covert sexual harassment in the workplace is a subtle but pervasive problem that undermines a professional environment and employee well-being. Unlike its more obvious counterparts, covert harassment isn’t always easily identifiable. It often manifests in behaviors...

It Is illegal to sexually harass someone in the workplace. This is very simple. Someone who is in a position of power cannot use that position to treat their employees unfairly. Co-workers also are not allowed to harass someone simply based on their gender or anything...

You shouldn’t let anyone tell you that sexual harassment in the workplace is a thing of the past. Your boss may make unwanted comments about your appearance. They may touch you inappropriately. They may repeatedly text you during your time off, asking personal...

Sexual harassment is a serious issue that limits the success of certain individuals through no fault of their own. Someone facing unwanted advances from a supervisor or co-worker will typically have a way to report that misconduct and protect themselves.   This can be...

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 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,...