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 […]
Category: Sexual Harassment
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 […]
If you are a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you are not alone. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), “[t]hirty eight percent of all women and fourteen percent of men have reported experiencing sexual harassment at work,” and “[s]ixty percent of women say they have […]
Even Subtle Harassment Can Create a Hostile Environment Some forms of sexual harassment are easy to recognize—such as overt advances, unwanted physical touch, or demands of sexual favors in exchange for favorable workplace treatment. However, not all types of sexual harassment are as obvious or easy to recognize. Sexual harassment […]
Reporting Harassment Is a Protected Activity Under Title VII If you report sexual harassment in the workplace, it is unlawful for your employer to fire you. However, this does happen. It’s called retaliation, and unfortunately it’s fairly common. In 2020, retaliation was the most common reason people filed discrimination claims […]