Having a flirtatious dynamic with someone at work isn’t always a bad thing. Those who work in sales or customer-facing positions often find that a couple of humorous insinuations are all that they need to get on the good side of a customer or client. Others may enjoy the playful camaraderie that comes from having a flirtatious relationship with some
If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
A proposed piece of legislation in Massachusetts has become of concern to many workers in the state for it being a so-called clone of Proposition 22. The legislation exempts companies that offer gig services, those like Lyft or Uber, from classifying their workers as employees. Drivers in Massachusetts have been rallying at the Massachusetts State House against this bill, because
You may have to deal with a situation at work where harassment or sexual harassment come up. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it’s vital that you have an understanding about the differences between the two. In an office setting, or in any kind of workplace, sexual harassment and other forms are possible. Here’s more information each of the
It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
Whether you work in a restaurant or in sales in an office, you probably received some amount of training about sexual harassment when you started your job. The company likely advised you against inappropriate interactions with co-workers and gave you opportunities to report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
You may think that when sexual harassment happens in the workplace, it is down to one bad apple amongst the workforce. Yet much of what happens in a workplace is down to the culture built by the employer. Businesses can reduce the chance of sexual harassment by being proactive. Claiming they do not know how to address the issue is
Professor Anita Hill once said: “One way abuse of power is manifested is through sexual harassment … but it’s also manifested through pay inequity. It’s also manifested through lack of leadership opportunities. It’s also manifested just by day to day aggressions that occur.” It may seem logical that the way for women to escape sexual harassment is to progress up
Having a flirtatious dynamic with someone at work isn’t always a bad thing. Those who work in sales or customer-facing positions often find that a couple of humorous insinuations are all that they need to get on the good side of a customer or client. Others may enjoy the playful camaraderie that comes from having a flirtatious relationship with some
If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Sexual harassment can make going into work every day a miserable experience and even push someone out of a career they have studied for years to build. If you have endured sexual harassment from a co-worker, customer or manager, you have a right to make a complaint. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, the business involved will take action against
A proposed piece of legislation in Massachusetts has become of concern to many workers in the state for it being a so-called clone of Proposition 22. The legislation exempts companies that offer gig services, those like Lyft or Uber, from classifying their workers as employees. Drivers in Massachusetts have been rallying at the Massachusetts State House against this bill, because
You may have to deal with a situation at work where harassment or sexual harassment come up. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it’s vital that you have an understanding about the differences between the two. In an office setting, or in any kind of workplace, sexual harassment and other forms are possible. Here’s more information each of the
It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to excel. However, female workers still have much to acquire in terms of
Whether you work in a restaurant or in sales in an office, you probably received some amount of training about sexual harassment when you started your job. The company likely advised you against inappropriate interactions with co-workers and gave you opportunities to report other employees for inappropriate behavior or advances. One unfortunate omission in many sexual harassment training programs is
You may think that when sexual harassment happens in the workplace, it is down to one bad apple amongst the workforce. Yet much of what happens in a workplace is down to the culture built by the employer. Businesses can reduce the chance of sexual harassment by being proactive. Claiming they do not know how to address the issue is
Professor Anita Hill once said: “One way abuse of power is manifested is through sexual harassment … but it’s also manifested through pay inequity. It’s also manifested through lack of leadership opportunities. It’s also manifested just by day to day aggressions that occur.” It may seem logical that the way for women to escape sexual harassment is to progress up
