Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a very common issue in modern workplaces. Although people are now better able to identify sexual harassment in its most egregious forms, some people still find the concept confusing. A surprising number of people who experience sexual harassment...

Sexual harassment can certainly happen to both men and women, and it can happen in any industry. It’s important not to stereotype when talking about incidents like this. Anyone can be a victim or a perpetrator, which is why assumptions shouldn’t be made. That being...

Many people assume that sexual harassment takes place because one person is attracted to another, even if this attraction is not returned. A CEO develops a level of attraction for his secretary, and he tries to pursue a relationship with her that she’s not interested...

Job-related sexual harassment is infamously difficult to prove. Unless the other party confesses or does nothing to hide their improper conduct, you might need to think creatively. Fortunately, California courts and lawmakers understand that proof of workplace sexual...

If you are a woman who has worked in food or drink service, you’ve probably had to deal with sexual harassment. Many male servers have experienced the same, but women definitely bear the brunt. Unfortunately, the wage structure that most employers use means many...

Everyone deserves a safe and dignified workplace. Unfortunately, despite years of sensitization and countless state and federal legislation, sexual harassment remains one of the major problems in most California workplaces.  While most sexual harassment incidents are...

Attitudes are changing, and more people than ever feel free to challenge conventional notions of gender identity and gender expression. Unfortunately, bigotry dies hard. Discimination, even in the workplace, is a very real possibility for transgender people,...

Despite the existence of entire television shows centered around office dating relationships, some businesses will prohibit dating between employees. Even if it is not prohibited, it may be frowned upon. The reason that is often given is that the employer is worried...

Sexual harassment isn't always about flirtation or a supervisor soliciting you. Sometimes the sexual harassment a worker experiences on the job involves a hostile work environment. A significant number of their co-workers are cruel or exclusionary to them. They never...

One thing that you find when sexual harassment begins to come to light is that people may not have reported it as often as you would’ve assumed. Perhaps the person who is finally making that report has actually been dealing with it for years and just now decided to...