Sexual Harassment

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...