Sexual assault can have long-term effects on victims in Florida even if they successfully win a lawsuit against the perpetrator. Below are some examples of how sexual assault might affect the victim's well-being long after the incident. Mental health issues Many...
In Florida, misconceptions exist about what constitutes sexual harassment. Many people, from those in service industries to managers, experience workplace harassment but fear reprisal, so they remain quiet. The law protects employees, punishes offenders and awards...
Sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome sexual advances, obscene or lewd comments, and inappropriate actions, is worryingly common in Florida and around the country. Allegations of sexual harassment are sometimes trivialized or covered up by employers worried...
When a Florida workplace environment prevents an employee from effectively doing their job, it can be considered a hostile work environment. A hostile work environment can be created by supervisors or even entry-level employees who have a negative impact on another...
If you think you have been sexually harassed at your Florida job, there are steps that may help you protect yourself. First, you should determine whether what has happened constitutes sexual harassment. Identifying sexual harassment There are certain elements that...
Unfortunately, both men and women working in Florida have dealt with, or currently are facing, sexual harassment at work. It's understandable to assume that you could report harassment to an employer's HR department and get this situation resolved. If that doesn't...
When the subject of workplace sexual harassment in Florida is discussed, the focus of the conversation nearly always is on harassed women. The reality is that while women represent the vast majority of workplace sexual harassment victims, men are victimized in this...
Sexual harassment in Florida takes different forms in the workplace and may be difficult to initially recognize. Some subtle examples of sexual harassment include pinups on the walls or in cubicles, requests for a coworker to go on a date, rude treatment of coworkers...
There are many different types of harassment that Florida residents report. One type of harassment that is particularly discriminating in the workplace is sexual harassment. While many people believe that they understand what sexual harassment is, many find it...
While many laws have been passed to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace, harassment still does happen. Those most at risk for enduring sexual harassment include immigrants, women and those in lower-paying jobs. Florida, like many other states, is working...
