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...
With many companies struggling to find workers, more employees are standing up for their rights and demanding better treatment. One recent example is Orlando International Airport workers. Over a hundred of them staged a walkout last week to demand better wages, among...
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,...
When you accepted a job as a salaried employee, you thought that you’d be working your normal hours but at a higher rate. The goal with a salary is to make sure you’re getting the same payment every pay period, even if you have a lighter or slightly heavier workload....
When you think about an employer being retaliatory, you might imagine a situation where you report a problem and then end up being terminated just a few days later. While this is a kind of workplace retaliation, it is not the only type of retaliation that exists....
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...
