As an employee in Pennsylvania, you have the right to work in an environment where you feel safe, comfortable and respected. Harassment in the workplace is prohibited; and, if you report harassment to your employer, your employer should take your report seriously, conduct an investigation and take any remedial action […]
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No one should be forced to deal with harassment in the workplace. Harassment is prohibited as a form of sex-based discrimination under Pennsylvania and federal law, and employers have a legal obligation to ensure that their workplaces are safe spaces where their employees can do their jobs without fear of […]
How the Governor’s Executive Order Will Make Your Workplace Safer On October 28, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey issued an Executive Order that laid out more stringent workplace health and safety requirements. This order adds new requirements to those already in place for employers who require employees to […]
And How Employers Get Away With It According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other state and federal laws, it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or job applicants because of their age. However, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), approximately 60% of surveyed older […]
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment involves unwelcome offensive sexual advances, communication, or conduct in the workplace. Sexual harassment violates the law. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. There […]