Sexual discrimination and harassment have been illegal since the 1960s, as was addressed in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. More attention came to the idea of sexual harassment in the 1970s, and courts began making key rulings in the 1980s, such as a Supreme Court...
Sexual Harassment
Should you quit your job over harassment?
If you’re dealing with harassment or discrimination at work, you may be considering quitting. Maybe your boss keeps making sexual advances that make you feel uncomfortable. Maybe a supervisor discriminates against people of your race or gender, so you don’t feel...
Home healthcare workers and harassment
In an industry built on compassion and care, it's unsettling to realize that home healthcare workers face a rampant issue - sexual harassment. When you step into someone else's home to provide essential medical services, the last thing you should have to worry about...
What can you do about remote work sexual harassment?
The 2020s ushered in many changes to how companies conduct business and manage employees. One of the most innovative changes was allowing employees to work in remote workspaces. You might think that remote work reduced occupational sexual harassment, but it only...
3 ways same-sex sexual harassment manifests in the workplace
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 in traditionally male industries
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...
Sexual harassment may not happen for the reasons you assume
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...
What counts as proof of sexual harassment in the workplace?
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...
How does the tipping culture expose servers to harassment?
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...
Can you sue your boss for third-party sexual harassment?
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...