Workplace sexual harassment can create stress, especially when Human Resource (HR) does not respond after a report. Pennsylvania law provides protections that may apply in these situations, depending on the facts and circumstances of the workplace. Even when HR does...
Harassment
Harassment intervention: What the law says about speaking up
Witnessing harassment at work can put anyone in a tough position. You may feel the need to step in, but worry about saying the wrong thing or putting your job at risk. The good news is that both federal and Pennsylvania state law protect employees who speak up about...
Documenting evidence in cases of sexual harassment at work
No matter how progressive and developed the world has become, sexual harassment remains prevalent in the workplace. Sexual harassment is not always recognizable. Sometimes it starts as a lewd joke or a demeaning comment disguised as a compliment. Nevertheless, sexual...
Are employers responsible for workers mistreated by customers?
Employees often find themselves at the mercy of a customer’s or client’s mood. From a transaction gone awry in a busy store to a food order error in a high-traffic restaurant to a perceived contract breach at a small business, customers often take out their...
What is third-party harassment in the workplace?
Many people know about common types of workplace harassment, such as physical and sexual. Not as many are familiar with what's called third-party harassment. This form of abuse comes from those who are present in the business but are not fellow employees, such as...

