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
Category: Sexual Harassment
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
What Are My Rights as a Seasonal Employee?
South Jersey experiences a biannual influx of jobs. One occurs around December, and the other between May and September, also known as the summer season. These positions are designed to be short-term and are known as seasonal employment. Hospitality, retail, food, and other industries seek out new personnel to help them through these busy periods. Every worker, whether short-term or long-term, have rights protected by law. Their rights depend on many factors, including the job type and the state where[…] Read More
Are Workers in the Service Industry More Vulnerable to Sexual Harassment?
In many cases, sexual harassment involves a power imbalance. This is especially evident in the service industry. The nature of the service industry puts workers in a deferential position that strips them of power. The power imbalance between a waitress and customer, for example, can make the waitress feel the need to endure mistreatment to keep the customer happy, especially if her income is dependent on tips. Service workers in retail and hospitality often find the same dynamics at play.[…] Read More