Many people automatically associate sexual harassment with female victims, but this isn’t always what happens. There are many times in which men are the victims. There’s a chance that the harassment doesn’t look the same for men as it does for women. Sexual...
When you leave home for work, you look forward to a safe and secure workplace where your rights are safeguarded. Unfortunately, there are times when this is not the case. Sexual harassment in the workplace does exist, and anyone (male or female) employee can be a...
If you want to know what sexual harassment looks like, take a look at the lyrics from Rod Stewart’s 1979 chart-topper, “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy:” “If you want my body and you think I’m sexy/ Come on sugar let me know/ If you really need me just reach out and touch me/...
Workers underreport sexual harassment. In 2015 the American Working Conditions survey asked workers if they had ever been sexually harassed at work. One in 28 said yes. Yet, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says only one in 11,000 workers report...
Recently, we featured a blog post addressing sexual harassment at holiday parties and company gatherings. We felt it vital to expand on this topic by discussing other forms of sexual harassment outside of the workplace. Some people, managers and co-workers alike, may...
One of your most basic rights is the right to a harassment-free workplace. You shouldn't have to worry about co-workers making inappropriate jokes or unwanted advances, nor should you feel pressured into certain activities simply to advance your career. In theory,...
Workers in this country have specific laws that protect them from certain behaviors. Many of these have to do with preventing discrimination, harassment and retaliation. All of these can make a workplace hostile. While you might automatically think of blatant actions...
You never had any problem with sexual harassment in your workplace. Then came the annual holiday party. Alcohol was flowing freely, and people were getting relaxed – too relaxed. Someone sexually harassed or maybe even assaulted you. Can you take action even though it...
Your Florida employer should have a program in place to address employee complaints of sexual harassment. These programs are typically overseen and investigated by the company’s human resources (HR) department. Unfortunately, there are no specific laws for HR...
Despite the prevalence of sexual harassment incidents at the workplace, most cases go unreported. The official statistics on record are just the tip of the iceberg. Victims downplay or choose not to make a formal report of their sexual harassment instances for various...
