Sexual Harassment

You have endured unwanted comments or actions at work, and now the thought of reporting them to HR feels like walking a tightrope. In this situation, speaking up seems like the right thing to do. However, in some workplaces, it can backfire — leading to sudden firing,...

You go to work expecting a professional environment. Instead, you face unwanted comments, inappropriate touching or threatening behavior from a coworker or supervisor. Worse yet, your employer dismisses your concerns or ignores them entirely. This leaves you feeling...

Workplace sexual harassment remains a common issue, as some people have no qualms about abusing their professional authority for personal gain. Unfortunately, people victimized by their coworkers or supervisors often struggle to seek justice. The person enduring...

Workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects countless workers every year. Despite clear regulations that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace as a form of discrimination, it is still common for people to mistreat one another on the basis of...

A recent study reveals a concerning reality for many new doctors: a high prevalence of sexual harassment during their first year. This creates a hostile work environment, negatively impacting their well-being and professional development. The study, published in JAMA...

The continuing and ever-growing sophistication of cutting-edge technology has made communication easier. Workplaces once accustomed to paper memos can now collaborate via instant messages and online meetings, and one-on-one cyber interactions. However, those benefits...

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, part of OS Restaurants Services, operates primarily in the food industry with restaurants located throughout the country. The restaurant giant recently made headlines after loosing a massive sexual harassment case — showing that sexual...

Sexual harassment at the workplace is more than just unethical, it is illegal. There are laws at both the state and federal level that offer protection and allow victims to hold their employers accountable for unwelcome sexual advances within the workplace....

No one deserves to work in a hostile environment. However, sexual harassment in the workplace is common. If you are ever a victim of this practice, you can put a stop to it by filing a complaint against your employer with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Our coworkers and supervisors must treat us with respect. Working in an offensive work environment can take away all the enthusiasm you have for your job, and you have the right to fight back if anyone is sexually harassing you at the workplace. More than 6,500 people...