Sexual Harassment

There have been federal rules against sexual harassment in place for decades, as the idea of such protections rose to prominence in popular culture years ago. Most employers now claim to offer harassment-free workplaces and to have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual...

Contrary to popular belief, sexual harassment doesn’t have to occur in the office. It can happen in any setting where individuals interact, such as schools, public places, online platforms or social events. You can classify behavior as sexual harassment when it...

When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, it’s fairly natural for people to assume that it’s about sex or attraction. It might be about an unrequited romantic attraction, for instance. A coworker repeatedly makes comments about someone or asks them out...

Sexual harassment in the workplace can be difficult to prove, as it often occurs when there are only a few people present. Especially when the perpetrator is someone in management who is engaging in quid pro quo harassment, the rest of the team may be completely...

You know that a co-worker or manager isn’t allowed to sexually harass you at work. Your employer provides regular training to remind everyone. However, if you’re out with a group at happy hour after work or at a colleague’s wedding, and another employee gets too...

Those who work in a customer-facing position have probably repeatedly heard the phrase that the customer is always right. Some managers use that term as part of their training to help their employees retain the right attitude toward customers. Others may hear the...

Many people end up dating their coworkers. If you talk to married couples, they sometimes tell a story of how they met on the job 10 years ago. While some businesses do have policies prohibiting inter-office dating, most of them will allow it and some of these...

When some people think about sexual harassment, they think about blatant activities that make the victim uncomfortable. The fact is that some sexual harassment is very subtle and sometimes it’s not noticeable to others. Sexual harassment that involves physical contact...

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which can happen at any point in your career, not just when you're seeking a promotion or a raise. Sexual harassment in the workplace, can impact your career, or even cost you your job. According to a 2018 national...

One of the problems with sexual harassment in the workplace is that a lot of instances actually go unreported. These reports may also be delayed. For instance, one employee may come forward with a story about harassment that he or she faced, and then multiple other...