Going through a traumatic experience can change any Washington, D.C. resident’s life. It is important to keep in mind that what one person considers traumatic can differ from another person’s point of view. However, if people experience something that makes them...
Sexual Harassment
Verbal and cyber harassment are issues in the workplace
These days, when many Washington, D.C. residents think of wrongdoing in the workplace, sexual harassment comes to mind. Certainly, this type of misconduct continues to be a prevalent issue in workplaces across the country. However, this is only one type of harassment...
How should your employer address sexual harassment claims?
Employers have an obligation under the law to protect workers from illegal activity in the workplace. This includes taking preventative measures to lessen the likelihood of sexual harassment on the job and having effective measures to investigate and address...
What does it mean to document sexual harassment?
The #MeToo movement has helped numerous victims of sexual harassment feel empowered to come forward against their tormentors. For too long, people have gotten away with this type of behavior in the workplace. To call it inappropriate doesn’t do justice to the effect...
Workplace sexual harassment appears in subtle ways, too
During the past three years, Americans have grown much more aware of sexual harassment in the workplace thanks to the case against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, which led to the launch of the #MeToo movement, his conviction and subsequent prison sentence. More and...
Sexual harassment leads to class action suit against McDonald’s
People can be made to feel uncomfortable in a variety of ways and in a variety of settings. However, when someone is facing sexual harassment in the workplace, the situation can go beyond simply feeling uncomfortable. Victims of such actions can experience feelings of...
Remote workers can still face workplace harassment
Many workers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are now working from home. It is becoming more common for companies to offer remote positions, and with the current pandemic, it is becoming even more likely for workers to work from home and to hop on video...
4 steps to take when facing sexual harassment
The unfortunate reality is that sexual harassment still happens in the workplace, and many workers are not entirely sure what they should do. They know that the actions taken toward them are wrong, but how do they put a stop to it?Every situation is unique, but there...
Maybe hugs should stay out of the workplace
The workplace greeting has changed over the years. People have become more familiar with each other. The workplace used to be a space for handshakes and nothing else, but many workers now go a bit further, often even hugging those they feel close to.While there are...
The definitions of different types of sexual harassment
Many people think that sexual harassment is a term reserved only for instances of forceful or abusive conduct. While unfortunately such types of behavior do occur in the workplace, sexual harassment can also occur in more subtle ways. If you are feeling uncomfortable...