Sometimes sexual harassment is glaringly obvious—but at other times, it can be difficult to identify. All you know is that the behavior is making you uncomfortable. If you’re not sure whether you’re being sexually harassed, ask yourself these questions. Is someone making comments about your body? There’s a difference between […]
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How to fight back after retaliation It’s a horrible position to be in: losing your job after reporting sexual harassment. In this situation, it’s easy to feel powerless—but you should know that the law is one your side. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that you have the right […]
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 […]
HR managers are charged with protecting the company, not necessarily employees “Close the door,” your boss says as you walk into his office. Once inside, he tells you that one of your clients made a serious complaint about you. Your job could be on the line. Your boss moves closer […]
When the headlines hit close to home You’ve read the articles about sexual harassment that are all over the news. You’ve read the #MeToo stories and stared at the faces of Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” cover. You’ve heard the news reports on television. Maybe you’ve begun to think […]