In the Texas workplace, you have protection from various forms of harassment. Physical sexual harassment is one of the most blatant examples. But harassment is not limited to physical circumstances. You can suffer from non physical sexual harassment, too. The first...
Offensive comments and other examples of sexual harassment
Many people recognize that it is against the law for a supervisor to grope an employee or request sexual favors. However, there are other examples of sexual harassment that not only create an uncomfortable environment in the workplace and cause victims to suffer...
NFL team faces sexual harassment allegations
NFL fans in Texas may be interested to learn that the Washington Football Team, formerly called the Redskins, has found itself at the center of another controversy. According to recent media reports, 15 women have come forward to accuse team employees of sexual...
Civil Rights Commission report about sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a prevalent problem in private and public workplaces in Texas. A recent report by the Civil Rights Commission evaluated the problem of sexual harassment in federal workplaces. The Civil Rights Commission found that one out of every seven federal...
Combating subtle sexism in the workplace
Sexism in the workplace isn’t usually as overt today as it was in past decades, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Today, less than half of working women feel they are treated equally to their male counterparts. From getting interrupted in meetings to a male...
Lingerie retailer under fire for sexual harassment
A lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of retailer Victoria's Secret alleging that the lingerie and bra seller had a toxic culture for years. The retailer has several locations in Texas. The parent company, L Brands, may be required to turn over records...
Sexual harrassment can happen in any work environment
Sexual harassment at work comes in a wide variety of scenarios, and many times it actually occurs in unsuspecting places in an open work environment. And while most people work in a traditional commercial business operation in Texas, sexual harassment can even happen...
Steps to dealing with sexual harassment on the job
Sexual harassment is an ongoing problem for people in Texas and across the United States. Even though greater attention is being paid to these behaviors through the #MeToo movement, people continue to have their employee rights violated. Often, workers are unaware of...
Sexual harassment allegations against McDonald’s spark lawsuit
Although Texas residents and people throughout the nation are feeling greater freedom to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at work, these incidents still happen with troubling regularity. They can occur in any type of work environment, including large...
Victory for Texas employee in sexual assault case
On March 27, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of a plaintiff-employee who alleged that she was sexually assaulted at work by her manager. This ruling was in response to an attempt by the employer to have the lawsuit dismissed. The employer had argued that...
