Workplace sexual harassment is an issue that no one should have to face. Sadly, according to the EEOC, one in four women, and one if five men, have reported facing sexual harassment while at work. It can be even more distressing when the blame for the incident shifts...
Sexual Harassment
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace?
Employers should create respectful and safe working environments. Everyone has a right to work in a place that is free from any form of harassment, especially sexual harassment. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act sets the standards regarding workplace...
Why victims fear reporting sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can significantly impact an employee's well-being and career. Unfortunately, many employees hesitate to report instances of sexual harassment, even when they know it is the right thing to do. Learn about why...
What can you use to prove sexual harassment at work?
Sexual harassment on the job still occurs across many businesses. If you have had to deal with it, you may want to report it but hesitate because of a lack of proof. There are steps you can take now to help strengthen a future case. The only way to stop sexual...
3 cultural factors that contribute to workplace sexual harassment
While no California industry is immune to sexual harassment, research shows that certain organizational factors make it more likely to occur in some environments than others. When sexual harassment does occur within a particular business, it has the potential to make...
What constitutes sexual harassment?
In a professional setting, employers must create a welcoming and healthy environment for the entire staff. This includes deterring sexual harassment, which is unfortunately a continuous problem in numerous workplaces. While it is ultimately up to the employer to...
How to document workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in many California industries, and your chances of falling victim to it are higher if you are a female. When someone in your place of employment does harass you in a sexual manner, you may be able to strengthen a subsequent...
Sexual harassment of women in trucking often goes unreported
While you run the risk of facing sexual harassment in any California work environment, research shows that women face higher rates of sexual harassment in some fields than in others. In general, sexual harassment is often more common in male-dominated industries, and...
Recoverable damages for workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a devastating emotional and even financial impact on victims. If you experience sexual harassment at work and go through all the proper channels within the company to stop it to no avail, you still have legal options. When...
Making a claim of sexual harassment in the workplace
Perhaps you have been working in an environment made increasingly uncomfortable by the behavior of a coworker. You describe this behavior as sexual harassment and are willing to file a claim over the issue. But what exactly is the law and how will the court react? A...