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,...
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What does your employee handbook say about sexual harassment?
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...
The goal of sexual bullying: Intimidation
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...
Little known facts about workplace sexual harassment
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...
Sexual harassment and employer liability
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...
What steps should you take after workplace sexual harassment?
Any form of sexual harassment in the workplace requires your full attention. Neglecting to take action may give the harasser the wrong idea, thus exposing you to additional advances in the future. Here are the most important steps to take after an instance of...
Google employees who report sexual harassment face retaliation
The two female Google employees responsible for staging the 20,000-worker walkout on the company back in November distributed a letter to co-workers this past Monday. Their April 22 letter outlines how both were demoted after organizing the walk that challenged...
Detective suing LAPD for not stopping abuse, revenge porn
A veteran police detective is suing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as well as a fellow officer. The woman, who has been with the LAPD for three decades, says the officer, with whom she was in a romantic relationship, physically and sexually assaulted her....
Google ends required arbitration for sexual harassment this month
Tech giant Google, which is headquartered in Mountain View, faced criticism and even a walkout last year for the way it was dealing with sexual harassment claims. Google employment agreements mandated that any sexual harassment and assault claims be settled in...
Common examples of workplace sexual harassment
If you don't understand what workplace sexual harassment looks like, there's a chance you may let this unacceptable behavior continue. As a result, it can impact your career and personal life in a variety of ways. There are many forms of workplace sexual harassment,...