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The laser focus of the media has lately been on sexual harassment in the workplace — from the glittery lights of Hollywood to the hallowed halls of Congress, and all points in between. Changes in the views on sexual harassment? Only a few short years ago, some of the accusations would likely not have been met with this level of…
No employer wants bullying to disrupt the workplace. In some cases, it can even lead to discrimination and other illegal actions. More and more, companies are taking this type of harassment seriously. Even so, bullying continues. It may not be as overt as it was in grade school, but it’s clear that people don’t outgrow this behavior. Below are the…
Recently, some top names in Hollywood have been in the news, accused of sexual harassment. The fall of a high-profile producer launched the #metoo movement, with women all over the world coming forward with their own stories of sexual harassment and assault. While the fight against this kind of behavior seems to be gaining strength, the reality is that sexual…
Parents send their children off to school to improve their lives and grow their minds. Most teachers respect the trust that parents place in them and do their best to shape the children in their care into more intelligent, mature and thoughtful humans. Unfortunately, there are some people, including teachers, custodians and other professionals, who seek out positions at schools…
Employer liability is one of the most important issues in any sexual harassment claim. If an employer is liable, then the claimant can receive financial compensation for his or her injuries and damages, paid by the employer. If the employer is not liable, the victim might not be able to get remunerated for his or her injuries. Before you pursue…
Halloween is almost here. Some companies, including professional offices, service industry companies and even restaurants may have dress-up days and staff holiday parties. Even if Halloween doesn’t warrant a party, chances are there’s some kind of winter holiday celebration. It’s always fun to get to interact with your co-workers in a less professional setting or in unusual or fun outfits.…
If you work a service industry job, you know that “appropriate behavior” is often much more flexible than in a traditional office workplace. However, while professionalism may look different in the service industry than it does in the corporate world, every worker deserves a safe workplace free from sexual harassment. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is often more common in service industry…
Your workplace is quiet, civil and organized. People don’t even talk to each other all that much, just nodding to say hello on the way through the rows of desks. If someone stood in the hall and watched you work, they’d see very minimal interaction, and what they did see would appear normal and even friendly. But you’re still getting…
In today’s world, most employers aren’t going to obviously discriminate against you based on your gender. It’s not that insults and cutting remarks never happen, but most people understand that gender discrimination is illegal, they know the ramifications, and they tone it down compared to previous generations of workers. That does not mean it doesn’t exist. It may simply mean…
When you begin to age, you’ll no longer be the newest employee at your workplace. That doesn’t mean you’re not valuable or that anyone has a right to treat you negatively. Your age is a benefit. You’ve been at the business a long time, and you know your way around. When people age, it is sometimes looked down on because…