Sexual harassment can be defined as any unwelcome and unwanted advance or conduct that interferes with an individual’s performance on the job or creates a hostile or intimidating work environment. Workplace sexual harassment is a violation of human rights and a form...
Sexual harassment in the workplace manifests in many forms, both subtle or obvious. When it happens, you can feel shocked, angry and helpless. For these reasons, most people fear talking about sexual harassment in the workplace for fear that the abuser may retaliate...
When most individuals bring up sexual harassment, they often think about women being on receiving end of undesired advances from a male colleague (even though men can be harassed by female co-workers or bosses, as well). The truth is that the perpetrator of sexual...
Sexual harassment has been illegal in the workplace for over half a century under Title VII of the Civil Rights Ac of 1964. However, as the #metoo movement made clear, being illegal does not mean it does not continue to happen. Most sexual harassment at work is never...
Workplace relationships can get complicated. For adult workers, anywhere from one-third to one-half of the day is spent at work. Co-workers are people that they see even more than family members and friends. Naturally, there are plenty of cases where these...
There’s no excuse for sexual harassment in the workplace (or anywhere else). Should you find yourself a victim, it’s vital that you take the right steps to protect yourself and your legal rights. Protecting yourself against workplace sexual harassment starts with...
A former jail nurse in McCracken County, Kentucky, is suing the county and her ex-boss, claiming he fired her after she reported what she saw as an abuse of authority, mismanagement and unsafe practices, as well as wrongful termination. The woman worked on a part-time...
You should never be okay with workplace sexual harassment. If a supervisor or co-worker is making you uncomfortable, it’s important to speak up and take the appropriate steps. It’s your hope that doing so will eliminate the problem once and for all. Here’s a basic...
There is nothing more frustrating than doing the right thing and being hurt because of it. You reported a superior for sexual harassment, but since then, you’ve had a horrible work experience. Your employer has openly mocked you. A co-worker was promoted over you,...
Workers deserve to have a workplace that’s free from harassment in all forms. Unfortunately, many employees deal with sexual harassment while they’re just trying to do their work. This poses problems because it is often overlooked, but the #MeToo movement has brought...
