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...
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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...
Claims of racial discrimination rock local fire department
When an emergency arises, North Carolina residents expect that rescue workers will arrive to help regardless of the race or gender of the victim. Unfortunately, that does not appear to extend to the responders’ co-workers, according to some complaints. While racial...
Age discrimination can be subtle and crushing
Growing older is not always a bad thing. In fact, in many cases, adding years means gaining wisdom, patience and experience. In the workforce, these qualities can be desirable. They are also rare qualities because more and more North Carolina businesses are...
What to do if you are sexually harassed at work
Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, all too common for women in the workplace. According to one study, an alarming 36% of women reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment throughout their careers. More upsettingly, of the 5.1 million people who experience...
Working from home doesn’t stop sexual harassment
There are so many great benefits to the digital age. Workers are able to work faster and more efficiently, and many processes can be automated. A growing number of companies are discovering that allowing employees to work from home benefits both the business and...
Under what circumstances is it illegal to be fired?
Many employees across the country are vulnerable to being suddenly fired if their job is considered to be "at-will." If you are employed "at-will," it means that your employer can decide to fire you at any time, and for almost any reason. They can also fire you...
North Carolina woman alleges sexual harassment, sues ex-employer
A North Carolina woman is suing a national organization, contending her former boss sexually harassed her during her employment at a state chapter of the group. She is seeking at least $15 million for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress...

