Workplace sexual harassment often involves quid pro quo harassment. A manager, business owner or other person in a position of authority uses career rewards or employment threats to demand romantic or sexual favors from subordinates. Quid pro harassment is common, but...
Sexual harassment can be the result of one person pressuring another into sexual favors for job benefits or the creation of a hostile work environment. A host of different behaviors from coworkers and supervisors can create a toxic work environment where accepting...
Sexual advances can feel weird if they are not mutual. At your workplace, they are not only uncomfortable, but they can also create serious legal and professional concerns. Employees may stall speaking up, fearing retaliation or damage to their careers. Workplace...
Holiday celebrations often include alcohol and can lead to lowered inhibitions. Company parties sometimes create situations where work boundaries blur and inappropriate behavior happens. Your workplace protections against sexual harassment don't disappear just because...
Working from home can feel safer and more flexible, but it doesn't erase all workplace problems. Sexual harassment can still happen even when coworkers aren't in the same place. In California, harassment law applies not only to face-to-face situations. It also...
Most employees and employers hopefully know that harassment at work is not OK and that employers have a duty to provide a harassment free workplace environment. They hopefully also understand that employees have a right to take action against their employer if the...
Workplaces shaped by a “boys club” culture often create environments that overlook, dismiss or enable inappropriate behavior. The term “boys club” refers to a workplace where men dominate leadership, decision-making and social circles. This structure often sidelines...
It is one thing to expect professionalism from coworkers, but what happens when the person making you uncomfortable is not part of your team? Unfortunately, sexual harassment at work can also come from clients, customers or outside vendors. If someone your company...
Many people think about things like physical touch when they hear about sexual harassment, but that’s not the only actions that can constitute sexual harassment. Some of the most dangerous forms of harassment are more subtle, persistent and psychological. Covert...
Sexual harassment often occurs in the workplace. In many cases, there is an imbalance of power. For instance, a manager or supervisor may harass a lower-level employee because they are in a position of authority. However, many workers fail to report sexual harassment,...