Workplace harassment comes in many forms, and as gender and sexual orientation continue to evolve, incidents connected with gender identity create groundbreaking legal decisions regarding sexual harassment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that a...
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How often do men face sexual harassment at work?
Sexual harassment has long been a problem for women in the workforce. In fact, according to reporting from NPR, more than 80% of women say they have experienced it. Still, sexual harassment is not only something women encounter at work. Statistics from the National...
Many women in trucking never report sexual harassment
A commercial truck driver shortage continues to cause hardships for suppliers in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Some industry insiders believe getting more women in the field would help solve the problem. Yet, research shows that some women hesitate to get into...
Are jokes about women sexual harassment?
Many people do not understand that sexual harassment does not have to include any physical impositions or specifically be about sexual acts. The laws on sexual harassment also include gender. Jokes about women could be sexual harassment in the right context. The US...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Workers in modern workplaces experience more freedoms and rights than many other employees that came before them. But that does not mean workplaces do not have room for improvement. In fact, some of the old issues that plagued workplaces of the past continue to...
Housekeepers may be at increased risk of sexual harassment
If you work as a housekeeper for a major hotel, you are probably experiencing a boost to your career. After all, as staffing shortages continue to grip the hospitality sector, you may be in a good position to negotiate a pay raise or better working conditions. Still,...
What does sexual harassment look like in the digital age?
In recent years, sexual harassment at the workplace has garnered national attention. More workplaces have made attempts at stamping this issue out, though unfortunately, it continues to persist to this day. However, some have asked: is it even possible for sexual...
How does sexual harassment impact employees and employers?
If you experience sexual harassment, you could struggle with various hardships, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. You could feel uncomfortable in the workplace and this unlawful behavior can interfere with your career as well. There are many other...
Why is sexual harassment so pervasive in restaurants?
Some Pennsylvania work environments see more sexual harassment than others. If you make your living working in the restaurant or food-service industry, you face a particularly high chance of falling victim to sexual harassment. Restaurant environments have many...
Sexual harassment victims often face termination, retaliation
Having to deal with sexual harassment at your Pennsylvania place of business is bad enough. Yet, research shows that many victims of workplace sexual harassment also face retaliation or termination after reporting the behavior. This is among the many reasons why you...

