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...
sexual harassment
What qualifies as sexual harassment in the workplace?
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...
Women are not the only victims of sexual 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...
What should I know about reporting sexual harassment?
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...
Why is sexual harassment so difficult to prove?
If you have become the victim of sexual harassment at your Pennsylvania workplace, the experience likely has turned your life upside down. Depending on who is harassing you and what tactics (s)he uses, what you may have originally thought was merely workplace horsing...
Sexual harassment and seniority
Sexual harassment can be a challenging topic for many reasons. First of all, some people are not aware of the many different ways in which unlawful sexual harassment occurs. Moreover, it can be difficult for those who have been subjected to sexual harassment to stand...
When companies turn a blind eye to sexual harassment
When it comes to workplace violations, many different topics can be explored and should be brought to the attention of workers across all fields. However, sexual harassment is especially concerning and has been very problematic in recent years. Sometimes, this...
Two bills tackling workplace sexual harassment
There is an average of 7,000 reports of workplace sexual harassment each year. That number is already high, but it is also not accurate. Many employees who experience sexual harassment do not often report improper behavior. The law protects employees from both...
Women more likely to be injured in the workplace
The National Safety Council (NSC) has published its findings for injuries in the workplace during 2017. The national totals were 4.5 million non-fatal injuries with an estimated cost of $161.5 billion, based on wage and productivity losses, medical expenses,...
Automated systems could improve reporting of sexual harassment
When Pennsylvanians experience sexual harassment in the workplace, they often hesitate to report their problems. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 75 percent of sexual harassment incidents go unreported. To improve this situation, a handful of...

