Lawsuit Loan – Sexual Harassment and the Hostile Work Environment (Part 1
By Dr. Tom Rhudy – If you’re an individual who feels as though he or she is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, this article is for you. The information is designed to assist you in making a determination as to whether you have been subjected to sexual harassment and, if so, the appropriate [...]
7 Inexcusable Ways Supervisors Get Their Company Sued
In a bad economy where money is tight, sales are down, and employees are frightful of what lies ahead for them, the very last thing your company needs is a lawsuit brought by a disgruntled employee. Yet according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the number of lawsuits being won against companies across the country is absolutely staggering. Many professional posit we are now in the mist of a national lawsuit epidemic.
Company Liability: Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Rewards
This type of sexual harassment occurs when employees, who submit to a manager or supervisor’s sexual demands, are rewarded by that manager or supervisor. It is important to note however, that the wronged party(ies) is not the one who submitted, but those who did not and are denied the benefits of the submission.
Sexual Harassment – The 900lb Gorilla in the Room
By Cubie King – Sexual harassment is yet another reason companies must immediately conduct supervisor training for staff. It is the 900lb gorilla in the room most companies would rather ignore, but it is not going away. This red hot issue must be dealt with, and the sooner the better. An Illegal Act The very [...]
Dealing With Sexual Harassment
By Armen Wilson – You can be sexually harassed or you can witness someone being sexually harassed. The way you deal with the situation is of great importance. You need to know the right steps that you should take. First of all, you must be aware that the laws prohibit the act and action should [...]
The Basics of Sexual Harassment
By Joseph Devine – Sexual harassment is a legal term which is defined as the unwanted, unwelcome sexual advances of another person. While sexual harassment is never acceptable, it becomes an even larger problem when it occurs in the workplace or at school, and in those environments are the only places laws cover. There are [...]
Sexual Harassment In The United States
By Joseph Devine – Sexual harassment is a form of unwanted attention that is sexual in nature. The behaviors that compose harassment range from unwelcome comments, inappropriate sexual advances, and unacceptable physical contact.
Sexual Harassment is Illegal, But Alive and Well
By Michael G. Smith – The interesting thing about sexual harassment and other civil rights, is that it has been illegal since 1964 to discriminate on the basis of sex, national origin, age, color, race or religion. Back then, and over the intervening years, while people paid this concept lip service, not a lot of [...]
Company Liability: Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Rewards
By Rhonda Goetz – Sexual Favoritism falls under the Hostile Environment category of the federal law that governs harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Sexual Favoritism is not a federal law unto itself (although some states declare it as such), but an aspect of either Quid Pro Quo or Hostile Environment that is worth exploring. [...]
Understanding Sexual Harassment
By Joseph Devine – Every individual has the right to feel secure, comfortable, and respected in his or her workplace. In many, or even most, office environments, employees are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
