You're facing sexual harassment in the workplace. It happens on a regular basis. Maybe you have a boss who tries to use their position within the company to force you into a relationship. Maybe you have a coworker who constantly pesters you; you don't think they even...
For doctors, nurses and others working in the medical field, the reality is that gender discrimination still exists. It does not matter that outright discrimination is illegal and that gender is a protected class. It appears that it still happens, and it can hold...
If you look at the news, it becomes clear fairly quickly that women most often face sexual harassment in the workplace and elsewhere. It can and does happen to men -- and this is not to detract from that fact in any way -- but it's not as common.What does the divide...
When you hear about sexual harassment in the workplace, you often hear the term "quid pro quo." It's very important, but what exactly is meant by this phrase?Essentially, it just means "something given or received for something else." It is a Latin phrase, and it does...
If you experience gender discrimination -- or discrimination of any other kind -- in the workplace, you need to know that this practice is illegal. It does violate your rights. Do not assume that you must put up with it and accept it as part of the workplace...
No concise definition of sexual harassment encompasses everything that it can be, as a wide variety of actions fall under this umbrella term. No two cases are exactly alike. Different actions can play a role or be interpreted differently depending on those...
You know all about the impact of gender discrimination on your career. It has been holding you back. You feel like your superiors have passed you over for promotions based on your gender. You know it's why you haven't gotten jobs -- or even interviews -- with other...
Sexual harassment is very common in the workplace. Some studies have said that it happens to 30% of women; it can also happen to men.Despite how common it is, the issue often flies under the radar. One reason for this is that people just do not report it when it...
Did you recently lose your job, and do you think you were wrongfully terminated? Your first reaction is likely frustration or anger -- or both. Losing a job is hard enough on its own. Losing it unfairly just makes it worse.Don't despair; there are steps you can take...
If you work in a STEM job (science, technology, engineering and math), odds are good that you have seen discrimination at work. Maybe it's happened to you. Maybe it's happened to a co-worker while you were around. Unfortunately, it is very common, especially gender...
