If you bring a discrimination or harassment case against your employer, they might try to silence you through a non-disclosure agreement as part of a settlement deal. This serves to protect the perpetrator and the reputation of the business. It does nothing to protect...
Sexual harassment at work is something that often goes unreported. In some cases, people may not know how serious it was and if they can report it. In others, they may know that it’s very serious and still feel nervous that reporting it will be more trouble than it’s...
Female-to-male sexual harassment against men is less common, but that doesn’t mean that it is less damaging. Regardless of the gender of either party involved, sexual harassment is illegal on a state and federal level. In the past, male victims of sexual harassment...
Facing harassment in the workplace can be overwhelming. While you want to stand up for yourself, you may also worry about losing your job. As you consider the incident, you may wonder if it is worth reporting or if you should ignore it. In some cases, people face...
There are many things to love about living here in Southern California — the proximity to beautiful beaches, the near-perfect weather are just two of many. But apparently, there are drawbacks to employment here in San Diego County that include a propensity for sexual...
The pandemic brought about enormous changes in many workplaces. Many people shifted to a work-from-home model. Others continued working in crucial positions but with the addition of masks and social distancing. Some observers had hoped that these changes to the...
Sexual harassment at work is very unpleasant and can severely impact the victim’s productivity and mental health. Most often, victims of sexual harassment face the dilemma of reporting their ordeal or staying mum and continuing to endure unwanted advances....
It seems like people have always found ways to divide each other into groups -- and that “us” versus “them” mentality is hard to overcome. In India, the ancient caste system divided people into rigid social groups based on their familial duties and occupational class....
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...
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...
