Sexual harassment at work is a serious problem in the U.S., yet it's alarmingly underreported. A significant percentage of employees who experience this form of harassment do not report it to their seniors or appropriate bodies. Here is why this happens: Fear of...
Those who experience sexual harassment in the workplace often understand that their boss or coworkers have violated their rights. However, they may feel anxious about reporting the incident because they fear retaliation. They worry that the company may have nothing to...
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...
