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While you might think it is easy to identify sexual harassment, this is not always the case. The signs of harassment at work are not immediately obvious in all cases. That is why it is so important for workers to recognize the signs when they happen. This awareness...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is, unfortunately, not an uncommon occurrence. Many men and women experience discrimination, harassment and even assault in the workplace. If you are a victim of sexual harassment, remember that you don’t have to stay quiet. There...
Everyone deserves to be safe and respected. Still, sexual harassment doesn’t discriminate based on gender or relationship. Anyone can be a victim and deserves the ability to speak up for themselves. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual...
Many positives have come out of the "#MeToo" movement. One of the more positive outcomes has been the passing of laws requiring increased sexual harassment training in the workplace. At least six states including California have passed laws requiring employers to...
Sexual harassment in the workplace takes many forms. Sometimes, co-workers make sexual jokes at your expense. Other times, they treat you like a less valuable member of the company because of your gender. Still other times, those in a position of power over you may...
Over the last few years, sexual harassment on the job has gotten a lot more exposure. People have been speaking up more often. Harassers are being held accountable. It's refreshing, considering how long these things were just sort of swept under the rug. Of course,...
If you have reason to believe you've been the victim of sexual harassment at your place of employment, reviewing your employee handbook is one of the first steps you should take. According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sexual harassment is a form of...
In many ways, sexual bullying is just another term for sexual harassment. They may appear the same to an outsider, and they share many of the same symptoms. That said, sexual bullying is most often not about any type of physical attraction or desire for a relationship...
When it comes to workplace sexual harassment, most people assume they'll never experience this. However, even if your company promotes a healthy work environment, you never know when someone will cross the line and put you in an awkward and dangerous position. When...
As a victim of sexual harassment at your workplace, you understand that it's your responsibility to protect your legal rights. You can't sit back and hope that your company does the right thing, as this doesn't always happen. Any employer with at least 15 employees is...
