What to Do When Sexual Harassment Targets Teenage Workers
Whether as summer jobs or shifts after school, teenagers are increasingly part of the workforce. In fast food restaurants, grocery stores, and offices across the country, teens interact with older supervisors and managers that teach them what it means to be an employee. But when the lessons turn sour, young employees can learn the wrong […]
Common Examples of Workplace Harassment
You may have the feeling you’re being harassed at work, but you’re not sure whether you have an actual legal claim. There can be a difference between what one individual employee feels is harassment and what constitutes illegal harassment under federal, state and local laws. Merely being bothered by a supervisor or co-worker, while unfortunate […]
Are Female Government Contractors Protected from Gender Discrimination?
Should female government contractors be entitled to fair pay for the work they do? An Obama-era 2014 executive order called Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces sought to hold contractors accountable for pay violations, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender discrimination. But those protections have been rolled back under the Trump Administration, leaving employees wondering […]
Is Pornography at Work Sexual Harassment?
When nude pictures make their way onto the factory floor, or start to spread through the office chat system, it can easily turn a happy work day into an uncomfortable event. But is pornography at work sexual harassment? Can you report it without having to worry about retaliation? In this blog post I will review […]
Whose Side are They On: Unions in Sexual Harassment Claims
Unions hold themselves out as protecting workers in a number of industries — from actors to actuaries. They represent musicians and tradespeople, as well as municipal staff and employees of large corporations. When sexual harassment happens in a unionized workplace, it can raise questions about whose side the union is really on, and about the […]
