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...
Workplace Harassment
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...
Former Fox host wants sexual harassment NDAs removed
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...
