Very few people are in the workforce simply because they enjoy working. Most people need that paycheck to cover their living expenses and possibly put some money aside for a rainy day. So if you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, you may hesitate to report it...
Retail workers across North Carolina face a problem many customers underestimate: unwanted comments, propositions or touching from a shopper, not a coworker or manager. This behavior isn't just uncomfortable, but it could also count as illegal sexual harassment, since...
When people are accused of sexual harassment or misconduct in the workplace, they sometimes claim that they were joking. They may try to say that the victim just did not get the joke or does not have a sense of humor. They may claim that their comments or actions are...
Many workers experience sexual harassment on the job that they never report. They do not speak up about the issues or file formal complaints. In some cases, one worker will come forward and finally report the harassment they have been experiencing, only to be followed...
We’ve all heard the phrase, "The customer is always right." But what happens when a customer, client or vendor’s behavior crosses the line into harassment? Many North Carolina employees are surprised to learn that their employer still has a duty to protect them, even...
The corner office doesn't come with immunity from workplace sexual harassment. Professional women across North Carolina, from financial firm partners to tech executives, face inappropriate behavior that threatens both their dignity and their careers. How the C-Suite...
In North Carolina, employers have broad authority to terminate an employee at any time. That’s because North Carolina is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can end their worker’s employment for almost any reason, or sometimes, for no reason at...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives thousands of reports of sexual harassment within the workplace every single year. What is even more discouraging is the fact that many choose not to report these violations. Although the #MeToo movement...
Many men feel pressure to simply endure unwanted sexual attention at work. This is a dangerous misconception. Both federal law and North Carolina public policy protect men from sexual harassment. If you are experiencing a hostile work environment, you have the right...
You may not always notice the exact moment a casual office joke starts to feel uncomfortable. What begins as playful conversation can gradually shift into behavior that affects your sense of safety or professional respect. Recognizing the line between harmless talk...
