Despite increased attention to sexual harassment on the job, Texans and people across the nation are still subjected to inappropriate behavior at work. Sometimes, people who are victimized will take solace and be inspired to speak out by prominent individuals who...
Survey shows #MeToo movement caused positive changes at work
According to a recent survey of working adults in Texas and around the country, 76% of the 1,023 survey participants believe the #MeToo social movement created positive changes on how employers are dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. However, 44% feel as...
Handling harassment in the workplace
When you go into work, you shouldn’t have to worry about dealing with offensive or inappropriate comments or behaviors. Unfortunately for some people, their work environments have become intimidating or hostile due to harassment. Common types of workplace harassment...
Examples of harassment at work
Not all forms of workplace harassment in Texas are sexual in nature. While harassment based on gender, race or religion may receive less attention in the media, employers can still be penalized for allowing it to happen. An example of racial harassment might be the...