It has long been apparent that victims of sexual harassment can experience an array of psychological effects, including anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, lowered self-esteem and more. They must often endure job-related costs as well, including termination,...
Workplace Harassment
How to make a formal sexual harassment complaint
State and federal laws prohibit inappropriate workplace behaviors, such as sexual harassment. Despite the laws, some workers may face requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, or otherwise offensive or upsetting behaviors. Should they suffer employment...
Retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
Employees reporting inappropriate conduct in the workplace may experience retaliation. As reported by USA Today, a National Women’s Law Center study found that 72% of employees encountered a hostile reaction after reporting harassment. Researchers noted that...
Early signs of sexual harassment are often subtle
The Me Too movement has brought sexual harassment in the workplace into public focus. While increased awareness is valuable, sexual harassment remains a major problem at job sites in Texas and around the country. In fact, according to a recent survey, more than 80% of...
What should you do if you witness sexual harassment?
If you witness sexual harassment in the workplace, you may be tempted to turn a blind eye. However, know that as a witness, you can play a crucial role in supporting the victim of harassment and prevent future occurrences entirely. As a person secure in his or her...
What are examples of non physical sexual harassment?
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...
