The shift to remote and hybrid work setups offers flexibility, but it also brings challenges, including sexual harassment in virtual workspaces. Unlike traditional office environments, online platforms can blur professional boundaries. This makes it harder to identify...
When you experience sexual harassment at work, it can be an incredibly humiliating experience—so much so that reporting it might not be your first instinct. You are not alone. Many victims of sexual harassment do not report their experiences immediately, and some do...
If a worker experiences sexual harassment, their employer is legally required to protect them. If the company fails to offer appropriate support, then the employee may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit. Regardless of whether a worker is trying to develop a case to...
Finding your way through the job market can be challenging, especially in an at-will employment state like North Carolina. The idea that your employer can let you go without warning might feel unsettling. But don't let that cloud your understanding of your rights....
Workplace sexual harassment may occur under a variety of circumstances. Employees sometimes face harassment from a direct supervisor or mistreatment from a group of coworkers. Professionals who work directly with the public are also vulnerable to customer sexual...
In the 1960s, American workplaces resembled the world depicted in the hit TV series Mad Men. Men in sharp suits dominated executive offices, while women served as secretaries, confined to subordinate roles. Discrimination against minorities was normalized, and there...
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity, such as reporting harassment or discrimination. It often happens because employers may feel threatened by the potential consequences of an...
People accused of sexual harassment typically deny it and attribute their actions to being friendly or aiming to develop a better relationship with their co-workers. Although it can be misleading, affected people accept the explanation and try to move on. However,...
Have you experienced a colleague making a comment about accent? Or someone may have questioned you about your disability. These moments, known as microaggressions, can feel small, but they add up and make your work environment uncomfortable. So, can you sue for such...
Workplace sexual harassment is illegal. Most companies have written policies specifically prohibiting sexual harassment. Despite that proactive attempt to protect workers, harassment on the job is still a common issue. Some people experience a hostile work environment...
