The workplace should be a space where individuals can thrive, collaborate and contribute to a shared goal. However, when harassment enters the workplace environment, it can have profound and lasting effects on the individuals involved. Harassment can be caused by...
Sexual Harassment
When does harassment become unlawful?
Anyone can experience harassment in the workplace, ranging from subtle to severe forms of hostility. Federal, state, and local employment laws usually prohibit this type of discrimination, when it is based on an employee's gender, race, age, disability, or other...
How to cope with sexual harassment
How to cope with sexual harassment Victims of sexual harassment, especially that involving sexual assault, need to go through a tremendous healing process. The trauma may last longer than expected. You may find it hard to open up even to closest friends and...
Required sexual harassment training for employers of tipped workers
Required sexual harassment training for employers of tipped workers Tipped workers are those employees who receive tips as part of their wages. Because their job requires prioritizing customer satisfaction to collect more tips, they are at a higher risk for sexual...
Studies on sexual harassment suggest many incidents go unreported
No one should have to endure sexual misconduct in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace harassment continues to be an issue in many professions, despite recent efforts to increase awareness and to encourage those who encounter harassment to step forward. While it is...
Addressing the impacts of sexual harassment at work
People may not realize how difficult it can be for others to deal with workplace harassment until they themselves have also experienced it. Workplace harassment can take a devastating toll on a person’s life and career and it may be difficult to resolve the...
Is the treatment you are experiencing at work sexual harassment?
When you arrive at your workplace, you may be thinking about the scheduled meetings, your tasks you need to complete, and other job duties. You are likely not considering the ways you may experience physical or emotional harm while you are at work. Unfortunately, some...
Workplace harassment and the term quid pro quo
Working in an environment in which inappropriate behaviors and comments occur can be stressful and taxing. Even though such behavior is unlawful, it remains a problem in many workplaces. While experiencing sexual harassment is difficult enough as is, workers may worry...
Taking steps to reduce the risks of workplace harassment
It is no secret that the presence of unlawful behavior within a work environment can take a dire toll on everyone involved. Protecting against issues such as harassment is a goal that may prove relevant to employers and employees alike, but knowing how to mitigate the...
Possible trials of dealing with workplace harassment
Dealing with unfair and unjust behavior in the workplace can be a stressful and daunting experience under any scenario. Workplace harassment continues to be a major concern for many individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and those who are subjected to...