In a rare show of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate passed legislation this month that prohibits employers from forcing victims of sexual assault and harassment from settling their complaints via arbitration. Support for the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault...
Sexual Harassment
Requests for dates, sexual favors can violate employee rights
Other people's conduct can make your job unpleasant or even unsafe. Sexual harassment is a common issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in multiple different careers. Many people associate sexual harassment with a hostile work environment. Co-workers...
The negative impacts of workplace harassment
Individuals tend to spend a large portion of their lives in the workplace. While certain stresses and pressures are to be expected in the working environment, there are conditions that overstep these boundaries. Everyone has the right to work in surroundings that are...
Facing harassment at work? Why keeping a record is important
Workplace harassment is a harsh reality to millions of Americans. Some people choose to sweep things under the rug, while others look for alternative jobs or ignore their state of affairs. However, it is crucial to safeguard your legal rights and protect yourself...
Was your teen a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is bad enough when you’re an adult. However, teens too often face it at some of their earliest jobs. Teens can be particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment and even assault by managers or other employees. They’re often in...
Keep a digital diary of workplace harassment
It’s often said that employees who are experiencing any type of harassment should keep a diary of when these events occur. It is true that documentation is important and that writing everything down can help you present a coherent account of events should you wind up...
How social media can lead to a workplace harassment claim
Not all workplace sexual harassment happens in person. It can also happen online. In today’s world, people are more connected than ever, and you may be friends with bosses or coworkers on social media. For instance, say you have a supervisor who is always very nice...
The value of a written sexual harassment policy at a business
Workplace sexual harassment has negative implications for everyone involved. The victims of sexual harassment often experience a chilling effect on their career trajectory because of the psychological impacts of the harassment or because of workplace retaliation....
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace?
You would think that by 2020, people in Broward County understand what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace and will not commit it. However, this is not the case. Unwelcome sexual comments or actions, quid-pro-quo requests for sexual favors and other acts of...
McDonald’s accused of systemic sexual harassment
In the age of the MeToo movement, many people think employers and workers would be on their best behavior to prevent wrongdoing. Instead, allegations of sexual harassment continue to surface. While some of these instances may be rogue bad actors in a place of...