Employers must investigate any reports of sexual harassment and not punish those who file such reports. Whether you are reporting sexual harassment that you experienced or that you might have witnessed happening to another worker, your employer cannot retaliate by firing you. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer to allow sexual harassment to occur in the workplace. It also makes it illegal to retaliate against a worker for reporting sexual harassment.[…] Read More
Category: Sexual Harassment
Can Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Occur at a Halloween Work Party?
Workplace Halloween parties are meant to provide an opportunity for employees to dress up and socialize in a fun and festive environment. Unfortunately, Halloween parties can also be sources of discrimination and sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can be directed at both men and women. However, women are more frequently targeted during office social events, such as a Halloween party, particularly if alcohol is served. Common factors that can lead to sexual harassment or discrimination complaints include: Employers can help protect[…] Read More
Does Sexual Harassment Have to Be Sexual in Nature?
Even though significant strides have been made to prevent workplace sexual harassment, it is still an ongoing problem. Those who experience this kind of mistreatment and abuse are often afraid of losing their jobs and feel powerless to stop what is going on. The law protects individuals from sexual harassment, and you might be surprised to see what behaviors actually fall into this category. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual harassment and applies to companies[…] Read More
How Can You Stop Virtual Sexual Harassment at Work?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature that affects an individual’s employment or creates a hostile work environment. Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal. It is considered a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII protects employees and job applicants from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Because employees spend so much time interacting online, opportunities[…] Read More
Is Submitting an Internal Complaint Important for Your Sexual Harassment Case?
Being the target of sexual harassment at the workplace could change the way that employee performs. Moreover, it could affect their overall mood, causing a feeling of fear inside and outside of work. Nevertheless, reporting sexual harassment to an employer is never easy. Embarrassment and fear of retaliation are all reasons that some people never stand up to sexual harassment at work. However, not doing anything about it never solves the problem. In fact, the problem usually worsens. If you[…] Read More