Sexual harassment occurs in virtually every professional industry. However, research shows that certain environmental factors make it more likely in some business environments than in others. Employers that have one or more of these risk factors in place may need to...
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What is sexual orientation and gender identity harassment?
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
When do jokes create a hostile work environment?
Some people in Pennsylvania try to dodge sexual harassment accusations by claiming that they were just "joking around." While a single offhand comment may not merit you filing a lawsuit, you may be able to initiate one if the harassment creates a hostile work...
How can you report sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment is one of the most upsetting things that women in Pennsylvania can experience in the workplace. To make matters worse, sexual harassment is grossly under-reported. A recent study showed that over 70% of women who were sexually harassed didn't report...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Pennsylvania workers know that they have protections from harassment at the workplace. This includes sexual harassment. But a lot of workers do not know exactly what sexual harassment is. Today we will look at non-physical sexual harassment. It is topic covered less...
What is a hostile work environment and how can you deal with it?
When you feel intimidated or otherwise uneasy at work, it may not be obvious that you are in a hostile work environment. However, learning more about what qualifies as one can help you better understand the difficulties you face and how to deal with them. According to...

