Sexual Harassment

There are laws to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and protect those who report it, both on the federal and state levels. However, it remains among the most reported misconducts against workers in the workplace. Every year, thousands of workers, regardless...

Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that translates to “something for something” or “this for that.” In the workplace, quid pro quo sexual harassment is an exchange that occurs between a person in a position of authority or power and a subordinate. You can think of it as...

It’s often assumed that sexual harassment in the workplace occurs because of an attraction between two workers. This may not go both ways, of course, but this may not stop one worker from wanting to be in a relationship with the other. The result could be harassment...

While people could sexually harass you at work in many ways, the law considers two forms. If you wish to bring a legal claim about the harassment, you need to do so based on one of these two grounds: quid pro quo or a hostile work environment. Let’s see how they...

A teen’s first job is a big step on the road to becoming an adult. They may be able to fit in a part-time job during the school year or wait until summer and take on a full-time job. Whether they’re scooping ice cream, making coffee, handling the concession stand at a...

You probably take great pains to avoid hiring problematic employees. A worker with a bad attitude or discriminatory behavior toward other staff members could be a massive source of liability for your business.  If one of your workers alleges that one of their...

People who wait tables in restaurants are often depended upon tips to earn a living. This means that they have to do what they can to make their customers happy. While many people who visit restaurants base their tips solely on the quality of the service of their...

Open offices have really become more popular in the last decade and a half. Many businesses have shifted away from having offices and cubicles, and they now offer large rooms with open tables and workstations. It creates a more community-based environment.  The reason...

You’ve heard it all from the people who walk through your company’s door. You get called, “sweetie,” “babe,” “sexy,” and “honey,” all the time by some of the men. For the most part, you turn a deaf ear to their comments and ignore their mostly lethargic overtures....

Employees have the right to a workplace that’s free from sexual harassment. It’s up to employers to have clear rules and policies that prohibit sexual harassment in all forms. Many people focus on physical contact as the primary form of sexual harassment, but not all...