Sexual Harassment

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On December 31, 2019, the D.C. Circuit issued a decision that addresses anew the tension that can arise from activity that is allegedly protected under the NLRA, when that activity also potentially creates a sexually or racially hostile work environment.Here, an...

It's common for those who have had an unpleasant experience at work to wonder if they can make a sexual harassment claim. Many people worry that they will be accused of making a big deal out of nothing or be retaliated against by their employer because they took legal...

Most Washington, D.C., residents understand that the definition of sexual harassment covers actions such as forced physical contact or requests for sexual favors in exchange for employment. Other actions may be harder to classify. If you are experiencing unwelcome...

Corporate and political jobs in D.C. are often dominated by men. While men are becoming increasingly accustomed to seeing women in the workplace, this may only serve to make women a threat. In the sentiment of "boys will be boys" men often respond to this threat with...