Employment Laws

Inappropriate behavior happens at the work place. If it’s sexual in nature, it’s good to be able to recognize it as sexual harassment or to identify it as some other form of misconduct.

You may be a victim of sexual harassment or sex discrimination and not even know it, if you supervisor plays favorites with women.

The U.S. Supreme Court made two major decisions about harassment in 1998. Since then, federal and state governments have made harassment training essential for most companies. If a company becomes...

For the most part, employees must take the initiative in enforcing their legal rights. Fortunately, all laws protecting employee rights also have a federal agency assigned to aid employees in...

Every employee in the United States has the legal right to work in a non-hostile environment free from sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, including harassment on the basis of race,...

The days when woman stayed home with the kids while men worked outside the house are long gone. With more women entering the work force, some people with old fashioned personalities clash with...

Most employees do not sign an employment contract when they start a job. Instead, most rely on the rights and protections provided by the law. The law guarantees all employees certain rights,...

Harassment at work can come physically or verbally. Verbal harassment often goes unreported, sometimes because sufferers are unaware of the laws. Although employees are afforded the right to speak...

It can be extremely uncomfortable and stressful when your working environment becomes hostile or coworkers are angry with you for some reason. There are things you can do to figure out if your...

All employers should have written policies and procedures that define what is and is not acceptable behavior in the workplace. These are usually found in an employee handbook, a message board, or...

How to report sexual harassment by a co-worker.

Hostile work environment harassment is a kind of intentional discrimination by the company, management personnel, or other co-employees and a violation of your rights under the law. So, how would...

In the workplace, many types of harassment occur daily. However, many of these harassment cases go unreported or even unnoticed. The types of harassment that take place are sexual harassment,...

Workplace discrimination is on the rise, judging by cases filed with government agencies. In November 2008 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that...

In this article you will gain a basic understanding of your federal protections from sexual harassment under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Sexual harassment law is a very important aspect of the workplace. The ramifications of sexual harassment for individuals and companies can be costly and unwanted. Nearly every large corporation...

Among the protections against discrimination as it pertains to employment opportunities is Title 29. This regulation, specifically Section 1604, details discrimination based on sex. It covers...

When you are confronted with a situation where one employee has accused another of sexual harassment, do you know what to do?

As the baby boomer population continues to age, workplace harassment on the basis of age has become a growing problem. More and more frequently, older American workers are subjected to ageist...

The Americans With Disabilities Act is a federal statutory scheme that prohibits, in part, workplace discrimination on the basis of disability. It is less widely known that federal law also...

When an employee complains of a sexually charged hostile work environment, the employer is under an affirmative obligation to investigate the complaint and to take steps reasonably calculated to...

In the years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, complaints of national origin work place harassment have increased. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported an increase in...

Many American employers do not realize that work place harassment on the basis of race presents the same potential for liability as sexual harassment. Several high profile cases have brought great...

In the United States, nearly 80 percent of all teens have been sexually harassed by the time they graduate from high school. Unfortunately, most of these incidents are not reported due to peer...

In the United States, companies are required by law to take action when it comes to sexual harassment claims or else they may be liable for damages. Knowing how to properly conduct a sexual...

Filing a sexual harassment claim can be a very stressful experience, especially if you are unsure if anyone will take you seriously. It is important to know, therefore, that the laws concerning...

Sexual harassment is much more common in the schoolyard than in the workplace, so it is important to educate your children about this issue at an early age. Children who have been sexually...

A single lawsuit resulting from a sexual harassment claim can literally ruin any business. Therefore, it is important to create a sexual harassment policy for your business that will educate your...

The proper handling of a sexual harassment complaint is of the utmost importance, since any lapse in the procedure may result in a lawsuit against the company. As a manager or supervisor, it is...

It is in a company's best interests to conduct sexual harassment training for all employees and members of management at least once a year. A single sexual harassment complaint can result in a...

The best way to keep a workplace free of sexual harassment is by educating employees about the boundaries of acceptable behavior, and the consequences of those behaviors. Most incidents of sexual...

In recent years, much attention has been given to avoiding sexual harassment in the workplace. While sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination, it's not the only one. Sexual...

While the boundaries of what constitutes sexual harassment have been strictly defined over the last few years, questions remain about what is and isn't sexual harassment. By familiarizing yourself...

When confronted with sexual harassment charges, many defendants are actually surprised that boundaries have been crossed, often pleading ignorance about what is and isn't sexual harassment....

Date and acquaintance rape often starts as a series of intimidations and manipulations of a sexual nature. This is called sexual harassment and it can be a confusing issue today, but you should...

There is a tendency to minimize sexual harassment behavior as not being important or really serious. Those who commit the crime have good reason to ignore it, but to anyone who has been on the...

Sexual discrimination in the workplace is an offense that must be dealt with swiftly and properly with a level head. No one should feel obligated to tolerate this type of discrimination, but there...

Sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or comments that impede a person's ability to do her job. Know the steps and procedures you...

Harassment is any behavior or words directed against you that make you uncomfortable. It can happen at work, school and in public. Harassment makes it hard to do your job. Many types of harassment...

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that is prohibited by law. Employers can face severe legal penalties for sexual harassment occurring in the workplace. Therefore, they should take...

Sexual harassment most often happens at work or school, and it affects both men and women. Sexual harassment is unwanted physical contact, excessive and unwanted flirting, sexual advances,...

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that is prohibited by federal law. Employers can be liable for sexual harassment even if they are unaware that such conduct is taking place. Employers...

Many incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace go unreported. Workers fear retaliation, fear others will find out or simply not wish to call attention to the matter. Handle workplace sexual...

Sexual harassment in the workplace can vary from unwanted physical contact to sexually offensive jokes or comments, to the display of sexually offensive materials. As awareness has increased, the...