In the 1960s and 1970s, protections against sexual harassment were virtually nonexistent. In time, legislation addressed civil remedies for sexual harassment. However, the presence of laws and rules does not eliminate instances from sexual harassment from occurring in...
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Workplace harassment at the VA
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, it's unlawful to harass someone because of their sex. Harassment covers a range of inappropriate behavior, from requesting sexual favors to making unwelcome sexual advances. Sexual harassment can also...
Facebook faces three charges with EEOC
Before employees in Pennsylvania and other states can file a lawsuit for race discrimination under federal law, they have to file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. In most cases where discrimination is alleged, the EEOC has to be given...