A hostile work environment can make life miserable, turning every day at work into a nightmare as you wonder what new abuses you will be subjected to and how long it will last. What's worse, the mistreatment can hurt your career prospects and rob you of future...
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Can I get fired for reporting sexual harassment at work?
When the #MeToo movement swept through the United States in 2017, many people were surprised how rampant a problem sexual harassment still was in the workplace. Unfortunately, you may know about workplace sexual harassment problems firsthand. Maybe your manager has...
Has the #metoo movement accomplished its goals?
Several years have passed since the #metoo movement -- when celebrities sought to bring the reality of workplace sexual harassment and abuse to the public eye. Like many in North Carolina, you may not have needed more awareness, especially if you have been a victim to...
Why is it hard to believe some claims of sexual harassment?
One goal of the #metoo movement of several years ago was to bring awareness of the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace. Many actresses spoke out against the actions of certain powerful men in Hollywood, hoping to bring a change of culture all over the...
Are certain sexual harassment victims more believable?
No one should ever have to endure a hostile work environment due to harassment, but far too many people do. Victims may say the experience is frightening, demoralizing or humiliating, depending on the exact circumstances. Sexual harassment is just one type that can...
Is your loved one the victim of sexual harassment at work?
Something is wrong with your loved one, and you can’t quite put your finger on it. However, you know it has to do with work. Something has changed, and it seems to be affecting your loved one in a profound way. In fact, you may feel as if you are watching your loved...
Recognizing sexual harassment on the job
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a hot-button issues and one that does not seem to be going away. Despite the attention sexual harassment has received from celebrities and the media in recent years, both men and women continue to endure this unfair and illegal...
Workplace sexual harassment by the numbers
Workers should never have to face any sort of discrimination on the job, but the sad truth is that they often do. Sexual harassment is a common form of workplace discrimination that can make a worker feel humiliated, unsafe or depressed. The recent “Me Too” movement...
6 reasons why employees are not reporting sexual harassment
In recent years, the prevalence of sexual harassment and assaults in the workplace has come to the forefront through movements like #metoo and #timesup. Employees may have expected such attention to reduce the rate of sexual harassment. However, the latest data shows...
Can sexual harassment happen when I work from home?
The recent global events have caused many businesses to try some creative maneuvering to remain viable. For some, this meant creating opportunities for more employees to work from home. Working from home often means having to hold virtual meetings and communicate with...