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3 Things To Do When Faced With Sexual Harassment

It shouldn’t be your responsibility to ensure you are safe from sexual harassment in any workplace, but the sad truth is that even good employers can’t be everywhere. Sometimes, you…

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Retaliatory Actions Can Be Difficult To Spot

Some people don’t speak out against illegal behaviors where they work because they are afraid of being fired, demoted or retaliated against at work. The fact of the matter is…

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Can You Curtail Sexist Comments At Work?

No one wants to work in a hostile environment, and constant sexist comments can contribute to hostility. Employers must work to create an environment that is safe for all workers,…

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What Are Some Types Of Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment doesn’t just refer to quid pro quo harassment these days, and there are a number of activities that could be considered harassment in the workplace. If you feel…

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Investigate An Employer’s Retaliatory Actions

Retaliation was the topic that we covered in our previous blog post. If you recall, we discussed how employees who are whistleblowers have specific rights that prevent the employer from…

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What Is Retaliation?

In the case of a whistleblower situation, retaliation occurs if an employer or person of authority takes action against the employee solely because he or she brought information to light…

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What Should You Do If You Believe You’ve Been Wrongfully Fired?

After being let go for any number of reasons, it’s not uncommon for an employee to feel bitterness or anger toward an employer. If the employee feels he or she…

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Settlement In Sexual Harassment Case Includes Outside Review

Over the past few years, several news outlets have highlighted a concern in the janitorial industry. Specifically, the news stories discussed a high rate of sexual harassment in the industry,…

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What Is Quid Pro Quo Harassment?

Quid pro quo is Latin for “this for that.” Quid pro quo harassment occurs when someone demands an inappropriate thing for a favor or something of value in the workplace.…

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What Does Equal Employment Law Say About Gender?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 says that businesses cannot discriminate in providing wages to people who are performing equal work based on gender. That means that individuals who are…

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