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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...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a real issue where laws exist to protect the victim. Stories of sexual harassment are heard all over the country and can wreak havoc on victims. One form of sexual harassment involves a boss or supervisor taking advantage of his...
Workplace harassment can occur due to many different reasons and may take on different forms. Some people face harassment based on their age or race, while others experience sexual harassment in the workplace. A company's inability or unwillingness to protect someone...
Despite all of the gains that have been made for workers in recent decades, on-the-job sexual harassment is still a pervasive problem. In general, workplace sexual harassment can be broken down into two categories: quid pro quo harassment and a hostile work...
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...