Legal Protection For Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reminds employees and employers alike that sexual harassment in the workplace violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC keeps detailed records concerning charges of sexual harassment, noting that...
Sexual harassment can have lasting repercussions on both individuals and businesses. Employers who tolerate inappropriate behavior may notice an increase in hostility and a reduction in productivity. Being the victim of sexual harassment could threaten your well-being...
The digital workplace is a new environment for many people, and with it comes both innovative ways of interacting and unique types of problems. Some sets of problems persist from older workplaces, however. This includes sexual harassment. Threats and coercion ADP...
Although prohibited by state and federal law, sexual harassment still sometimes happens at work. If you experience this type of violation, it may make you uncomfortable, cost you your job or even cause you injuries, among other effects. To help protect yourself and...
Sexual harassment is a problem in virtually all industries, and many men and women across California and the nation fall victim to it at some point during their careers. Some victims of sexual harassment never come forward and report their experiences. Many of those...
The National Academy of Sciences has a membership that consists of around 2,000 individuals who all contribute in great ways to the scientific community and the world on a whole. In a recent move, the Academy has moved to put some power behind a recently adopted code...
Sexual harassment has made headlines in recent years as workplaces across the country try to crack down on it. With the shift toward virtual and digital workplaces lately, some may think that a solution to sexual harassment has finally come to fruition. But...
Regardless of how long you have been in the workforce, you realize sexual harassment is offensive, harmful and downright icky. While moving from an in-office arrangement to a work-from-home one may take you physically away from a harasser, telework can make sexual...
As an employee working in California, you have certain workplace protections, including protection from harassment and discrimination based on age, race, sex, national origin, religion and disability. However, it can feel scary taking the leap and protecting yourself...
Social media has become a repository for sexual harassment allegations to such an extent that even high-profile figures have suffered the consequences. Some social media platforms encourage employees to post these kinds of complaints anonymously, but can this help to...