Women make up about half the workforce in this country, but they still face problems with sexual harassment on the job – especially in male-dominated industries. When they finally rise through the ranks in an organization and get into leadership roles, many women...
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Sexual Harassment
Can I record a conversation to prove sexual harassment?
If you are a woman or man who is being sexually harassed at work, you know how degrading and harmful it is to your self-esteem and mental health. At some point, you must either decide to accept it, quit or fight back. There is no right or wrong answer for your choice....
Sexual harassment at company holiday parties is prohibited
Most people know that sexual harassment at work is illegal. They often don’t realize that sexual harassment of fellow employees (whether subordinates, superiors or colleagues) is prohibited no matter where it occurs. This time of year, unfortunately, sexual...
Fox News producer accused of sexual harassment
Rhode Island residents who follow developments in the news and entertainment business may be aware that several Fox News executives, on-air personalities and producers have been accused of sexual harassment in recent years. The news network’s long-time CEO Roger Ailes...
Can a mobile phone help to prove claims of sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment in the workplace generally takes one of two forms. Sometimes, it involves co-workers creating a hostile work environment. Other times, sexual harassment involves quid pro quo harassment. One party offers career rewards or threatens career penalties...
The severe harassment of women in the service industry
Working as a server in a busy restaurant is challenging and rewarding. Smiling and staying pleasant are part of the job, but those might be tested by more than just the pressures of a fast-paced environment. Sexual harassment from customers can cast a long shadow over...
Customers can sometimes engage in sexual harassment
Experiencing sexual harassment on the job can lead to several types of hardship. Yet, some people experience retaliation either because they report harassment to their employer or because they do not acquiesce to unwanted advances made by a supervisor or someone else...
What is quid pro quo harassment?
One term that you will often hear connected to sexual harassment allegations is “quid pro quo.” This can be used to describe a certain situation in which this harassment can take place, potentially creating a hostile work environment. Essentially, this refers to...
Walmart faces sexual harassment claims
Rhode Island workers from all industries deserve to be treated with respect. Although sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination are illegal, some still experience it. Recently, Walmart was hit with charges due to this very issue. Walmart sued for sexual...
A wave of harassment claims leads to a CIA overhaul
No one in Rhode Island should ever deal with harassment while at work. Unfortunately, this crime continues to happen throughout the world. That said, recent allegations indicate that sexual harassment could be taking place at one of the most unexpected places: within...