Workers have the right to a workplace that’s free of discrimination and harassment. Any worker who’s subjected to those situations has the right to speak up about them. However, some don’t because they fear being retaliated against. The issue with staying quiet is...
Harassment at Work
Go dark on social media during a discrimination or harassment case
If you’re thinking of starting a discrimination or harassment case targeting your employer, you should stay off of social media. You even want to watch what you text or say in email messages. If these things enter into the case, they can undermine what you’re working...
Men and women can both face sexual harassment at work
The most common assumption people make about workplace sexual harassment is that men, who are often in positions of power, harass the women that work for them. This view is a product of the male-dominated workforce of the past, something that modern America has...
If you’re being harassed on the job, you deserve support
Even though you’re working with the CEO of your company, that doesn’t mean you’re immune from harassment. Every time you walk into the office, you hear people making jokes about you. Some have suggested that you “slept with the boss” to get ahead. Others claim that...
What should you do about workplace sexual harassment?
As a victim of workplace sexual harassment, there are a few ways you can fight back. The approach that you take depends largely on the circumstances surrounding your situation. The one thing you need to remember is this: It’s never a good idea to let an instance of...
What constitutes sexual harassment?
Going to work should not elicit fear and discomfort, but for some, it does. When an employee in the San Diego area dreads returning to the workplace due to verbal comments by coworkers and even customers, it may cause angst and troublesome side effects. Sexual...
Defining sexual orientation harassment
Most people spend the majority of their weeks, and even years, at their jobs. Therefore, when another co-worker's actions make the environment hostile, it can create a negative experience. Thankfully, there are certain measures in place to help prevent or address such...
Protect yourself from termination due to harassment claims
You spend a significant portion of your life at the workplace, and any amount of discomfort can be debilitating. When someone is harassing you or engaging in offensive behavior, you may feel lost on how to resolve the situation. It is difficult to predict how your...
Is it ever acceptable to ask a coworker for a date?
On this year’s season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a minor plot is the budding relationship between Miss Vanjie and Brooke Lynn Hytes, two contestants on the show. While the interaction between the two queens makes for great television, it also brings up an important...
Why is sexual harassment so common in the restaurant industry?
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the restaurant industry. Restaurant employees file more claims of sexual harassment than workers in any other industry. In fact, one report finds that 90 percent of women are affected by sexual harassment in the foodservice...