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...
Often, sexual harassment is obvious -- but it can also come in subtle forms. Sexual coercion is a common method applied by perpetrators who aim to trick or manipulate an employee into committing a sexual act. Employees are often reluctant to report sexual coercion in...
Many people think of sexual harassment as something that involves a supervisor or a group of co-workers. In reality, anyone you encounter in the workplace could mistreat you based on your sex and appearance. Those who work in customer service positions are sometimes...
When one suspects or knows that sexual harassment is happening to a colleague at work, one has a moral duty to not turn a blind eye. Saying that someone should do something is not enough to put a halt to that kind of behavior. The courage it takes to offer help and...
Sexual harassment is a form of bullying. One person uses physical, verbal or psychological tactics of sexual nature to make the other person feel smaller. Workplaces can be full of power plays, and sexual harassment is one of the worst kinds. Anyone can suffer from...
Numerous cases of sexual harassment occur in well-known companies, and the public may never hear about the incidents. On the other hand, there are times when well-publicized cases make the news. Many Florida residents may have been reading about a sexual harassment...
When there are allegations of sexual harassment in Florida, there might be an immediate assumption that it is a man harassing a woman. However, harassers can be of either sex. This has been a complex area of the law, but recent decisions have clarified it. Supreme...
