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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can devastate employees, leading to a hostile work environment, job loss and emotional distress. All Rhode Island employees must know what constitutes sexual harassment and what they can do if they experience it. Recognizing the many...
Being the victim of workplace harassment in Rhode Island can be a very difficult and upsetting experience. If you find yourself in this situation, it's important to know that there are steps that your company can take to investigate the situation and help you feel...
No one wishes to deal with abuse at work, but sexual harassment and assaults occur. Such things happen despite all the legal consequences a perpetrator may face. Sometimes, a Rhode Island company might have strict policies against harassment and abuse, but a manager...
Workplace harassment is all too common in Rhode Island, and if you had signed a pre-dispute arbitration agreement when hired, you might feel like you may have no recourse in a questionable situation. However, a bill inspired by the MeToo Movement passed by the U.S....