Sexual Harassment

Conversations about workplace sexual harassment typically focus on cases where co-workers or supervisors harass an employee. Many of the worst cases of harassment involve groups targeting individuals or those in positions of authority abusing their power. Workplace...

When you experience sexual harassment at work, you may feel scared, confused or unsure about what counts as proof of the unwelcome behavior. Evidence is vital as it affects how your employer responds and how a court evaluates your claim. If you are planning to report...

Facing harassment in a professional environment is an exhausting and often isolating experience. When an employer offers a settlement package, it might feel like a necessary step toward closing a painful chapter of your life. However, these packages typically include...

After an expansion of New York’s Human Rights Law, to file a claim for sexual harassment under state law, an employee does not first have to use their employer’s internal complaint procedures. This new law, which has been in force for over 5 years now, applies to...

Sexual harassment is far more common than most people realize, causing a tremendous impact on those who are affected by it. Victims of sexual harassment are often left fearful in their jobs, thereby causing emotional distress, and they can face retaliation for...

You have multiple workplace protections aimed at keeping you safe on the job. Yet, employers and co-workers violate these protections all time. Sadly, though, many workers fail to realize when they’ve been subjected to egregious behavior like sexual harassment, which...

  If you're working remotely, you might feel safer from workplace sexual harassment. But the truth is, working from home only shields you from physical harassment. People find ways to continue their inappropriate behavior online. Below are five ways they may do...

Workplace harassment is a serious issue that can affect anyone, and knowing how to support a colleague who has experienced it is crucial. If someone you work with confides in you about being harassed, knowing the best way to help can be challenging. Here are some...

Verbal sexual harassment in the workplace is a grave issue. It could create a hostile work environment and negatively affect victims. Understanding the impact of verbal sexual harassment and how to address it is essential. Recognizing verbal sexual harassment Verbal...

Experiencing sexual harassment at work can be traumatizing and the effects can last a lifetime. Although you may succeed if you assert your rights under the law to be free of sexual harassment at work, you might seriously question if you should return to work after...