Sexual harassment can be overwhelming and traumatizing, especially when it happens in the workplace. If you become a victim or witness to these incidents, you should seek help by reporting it to your employer. Whether it happened one time or repeatedly over a period...
Sexual Harassment
What constitutes quid pro quo workplace harassment?
Harassment can take many different forms based on an individual's position and the coworkers or supervisors who decide to harass them. Some workplace harassment involves multiple people targeting one individual. A hostile work environment often is mistreating one...
The impact of power dynamics in workplace sexual harassment
Workplace sexual harassment is a pervasive problem that can have profound consequences for victims. Power dynamics is one of the key factors that can contribute to sexual harassment. When someone in a position of power uses their influence to exploit or harass others,...
How does workplace harassment affect employees?
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...
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...