Sexual Harassment

You expect your workplace to be safe and professional. When a coworker crosses the line, the stress can feel persistent. You may wonder whether your employer shares responsibility. In Rhode Island, the answer often hinges on what your employer knew and how they...

Remote work offers flexibility and convenience, but it also comes with unique challenges. One of the less discussed concerns is the possibility of sexual harassment in these virtual spaces. While the setting may change, the risk of harassment remains present. In fact,...

In any industry, workers could be treated poorly or unfairly based on their gender. This may constitute sexual harassment. For instance, an employer could try to coerce an employee into a quid pro quo sexual relationship, or a hostile work environment could be created...

Remote work has become a regular part of many people's jobs. While you might think working from home keeps you safe from interactions that result in sexual harassment, sadly, that's not always true. Harassment hasn't disappeared in virtual work settings—it has just...

Sexual harassment in the workplace is relatively common, but it often goes unreported. While it’s difficult to determine exactly how many incidents are kept quiet, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has provided some insights. According to their...

The image of a male executive chasing a female secretary around his desk is a long-standing stereotype of workplace sexual harassment in the minds of many – but it’s far from the whole truth. Studies have shown that there’s something called a “paradox of power” that...

With many companies starting to plan their holiday parties, it seems like a good time for a reminder that sexual harassment by co-workers can occur outside of work hours – and outside the workplace. It’s just as wrong as if it occurs in the workplace. It’s not just...

With the amount of news coverage the #MeToo movement garnered, you might be forgiven for thinking that finally, sexual harassment of women in the workplace was set to become a thing of the past. Something that people looked back on as of another time when people were...

Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a pervasive issue, affecting employees at all levels. Anyone can be victimized in this way, but executives often face unique challenges when it comes to reporting such incidents. Despite their influential positions, these...

People sometimes question why it took so long for a sexual harassment victim to come forward. Why didn’t they speak up sooner? If it was so serious, why are they only addressing it now? Are they just making the whole thing up? Questions like these do a disservice to...