sexual harassment

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...

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...

People in Pennsylvania should know that they have a right not to be sexually harassed in the workplace. That includes people who work for one of the largest employers in the country: the US military. Unfortunately, sometimes the law is not applied in a way that...

Sexual harassment at work is often indirect and happens covertly when victims in Pennsylvania and elsewhere do not respond immediately to the incremental actions of the perpetrators. This could well be what has happened to a former worker for SpaceX who had served...

Employees and Sexual Harassment Many employees may know what sexual harassment is, but are unaware of what quid pro quo means when used in a legal context.  In order to be aware of what you should do when confronted with this issue, it is best to learn more about its...

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...

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...

Unfortunately, sexual harassment is still a common issue in the workplace. A staggering 81% of women and 20% of men experience sexual harassment at some point during their careers. While some instances of sexual harassment are blatantly obvious, more subtle harassment...

As an employee, you have the right to work in an environment free from discrimination and/or harassment. Sadly, at many workplaces in Pennsylvania and across the nation, sexual harassment and discrimination are a part of the daily work routine. In fact, in 2018 alone...

While you probably have a good idea of what sexual harassment is and what actions fall under this category, you may not completely understand how the law handles these cases. If you report harassment, it helps to know what will happen and what your rights are under...