Although President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order in July 2014, the implementation schedule is just now taking effect. In August 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) presented final rules and provided guidance in applying the new regulations. While it has been reported that the majority of federal contractors have complied with the requirements of the order, there are cases where employees have not been paid appropriate wages, have worked in a hazardous environment and have suffered from discriminatory practices.
Can simple things be sexual harassment?
Most people know about more drastic cases of sexual harassment and don't have to ask if anything improper has been done -- they know it has. If your boss tells you that he or she would like you to spend the night on a business trip, in exchange for a promotion, it's obvious that this behavior crosses the line.
Appeals court rules in plaintiffs' favor in harassment case
Plaintiffs in litigation that had already been dismissed get a second chance to bring legal action against a correction agency in Florida with contracts with the Justice Department.
The right to speak up about sexual harassment
If you have been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you have two choices: you can sit back and wait for this to happen again, or you can take the initiative to ensure that you are in a better place in the future.
Can workplace harassment affect your personal life?
Nobody wants to work in a stressful environment. While there is always natural stress associated with your job, you shouldn't have to concern yourself with other types, such as sexual harassment from a coworker.
Sexual harassment during business travel: It's a problem
Many companies send employees away on trips. From tradeshows to meetings with clients, this happens on a regular basis across almost every industry.
High tech sexual harassment remains an issue
It seems like technology improves with each passing day. Just when you think you have a grip on the "latest and greatest," something else is introduced and the public goes wild.
Reporting sexual harassment is a delicate situation
There is never a time or place for sexual harassment. Even so, it is common in workplaces throughout the country. There will always be people who cross the line, such as continuing to make sexual advances after being told to stop.
Has your employer created a harassment free workplace?
An employer may think that sexual harassment will never become an issue. Even so, there is no way of saying this for sure. It only takes one person to make one bad decision. At that point, there is a big problem that needs to be addressed without delay.
How to deal with and document sexual harassment
When it comes to workplace sexual harassment, there are things that the victim must do to improve his or her chance of putting an end to the behavior once and for all.
