Jokes are common in the workplace, but they can sometimes take an inappropriate turn. For instance, people may begin making lewd or sexually suggestive remarks. What starts out as a lighthearted conversation can take a problematic turn. Additionally, individuals...
Workplace relationships happen all the time, fueled by close proximity and shared experiences. However, these relationships may end, and things can turn sour, leading to situations where one party feels uncomfortable or threatened by the other, potentially resulting...
Facing sexual harassment at your workplace can be a distressing experience. Whether it's unwanted advances, inappropriate comments or other forms of sexual harassment, you do not have to stay silent or endure such treatment. As a victim, it helps to understand that...
Employees have specific rights when they’re at work, one of which is that they don’t have to deal with sexual harassment while they’re working. Many people think about overly obvious signs of sexual harassment as being the ones that are forbidden; however, even subtle...
Few things are as hurtful as walking into your workplace daily knowing you are subjected to unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or a hostile environment that undermines your sense of safety and respect. Fortunately, labor laws in Kentucky and across the nation...
Unfortunately, women too often find themselves subject to sexual harassment in their workplaces. In fact, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center says that roughly 81% of women across the United States have suffered sexual harassment at some point. Much of that...
If you experience sexual harassment at work, there are two primary legal grounds upon which you can file a claim. The first is “quid pro quo,” if someone insisted that you give sexual favors by offering something in exchange, this situation applies to you. For...
Every employee deserves a safe work environment free of harassment and other forms of discrimination. Unfortunately, workplace harassment remains a problem. It can come from superiors, co-workers and even customers. Employers have an obligation to investigate and...
Quid pro quo is a term that doesn’t always relate to sexual harassment. But in terms of employment issues, it’s a term that is used very often in this context. It refers to a specific type of sexual harassment that someone may experience, especially when there is a...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a profoundly distressing violation that can have significant emotional and professional impacts. Understanding the rights that are in place for victims of such acts is crucial for recovery and justice. Victims can navigate a...
