Sexual harassment can happen in many different ways in the workplace. Sometimes, it just involves comments or even “jokes” that people make. Other times, it’s a single one-time event, such as a coworker making very inappropriate comments about someone’s appearance....
You may think that sexual harassment and gender wage discrimination are two separate issues. However, they are very much intertwined in workplaces across the country. How does sexual discrimination impact wage disparity and vice versa? Scratching the surface of a...
Sexual harassment may go on for months before someone has “had enough” to the degree that they decide to fight back. Even after an individual reaches their breaking point, they may have a long way to go before they have the necessary information and evidence to take...
Workers have a right to a safe environment. One way that may not occur is because an employee feels unsafe after experiencing sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can happen in a number of ways. Here’s how you can identify if you’re a victim of sexual harassment: 1....
In today's society, the workplace environment has become more diverse. A company's success lies in fostering a safe and inclusive setting for all individuals, regardless of identity or background. Joking in the workplace can significantly lighten the mood and build...
Sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. According to the U.S equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC), it is unlawful to harass someone based on their sex. Sexual harassment includes unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and...
Fortunately, the majority of workplaces offer comfortable environments for their employees, but this isn’t always the case. Sadly, sexual harassment still occurs and while it mainly happens to women, anyone can be impacted. The dynamics behind sexual harassment can...
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t ever appropriate. Employers must have clear guidelines about these matters so employees are protected. It must be made clear that consequences for sexual harassment are absolute and swift. Some people don’t realize that sexual...
There’s been a lot of attention focused on workplace sexual harassment over the past few years. Yet knowing it goes on is not enough to stop it. For that, people need to report it. Unfortunately, research shows that the vast majority of people never do. Only 0.02% of...
Even today, sexual harassment is seen in workplaces across the country. While women are more likely to be victims, it can happen to people of any gender. While some cases of sexual harassment have no underlying cause, some do. Some of the most common causes of sexual...
