Who Is at Risk for Workplace Sexual Harassment?
The short answer to who is at risk for workplace sexual harassment is everyone. Sexual harassment can affect employees of all ages, genders, and occupations. At California Employment Counsel, APC, we understand that every single person has the right to a work environment that is safe and free from sexual abuse and harassment. Stereotypical sexual harassment always seems to depict the woman as the victim—being targeted by a manager or supervisor. In many sexual harassment cases, however, the sexual abuse or harassment comes from a co-worker instead of a manager. Also, male victims now feel more comfortable coming forward against sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as victims of same-sex sexual harassment. All sexual harassment violates federal and
What Does the #MeToo Movement Mean for Employees?
The #MeToo movement started to spread virally as a hashtag on social media in October 2017, serving as a platform to speak against sexual harassment and assault. While the hashtag is new, unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace is not. Despite numerous federal and state laws, Supreme Court cases, and specific workplace employment policies that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace, the issue remains. However, with a surge of public support within a national spotlight, the #MeToo movement may help change the trajectory of this longstanding issue in the workplace. #MeToo Movement The legal impact of the #MeToo movement has affected the workplace and how employees respond to sexual harassment. New laws have even been enacted, such as California’s requirement
Sexual Harassment Training in the Workplace – Does it Work?
Over 30 years ago, in 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination. From that time forward, employers have sought to mitigate their liability and damages with respect to sexual harassment scandals in their workplace. However, over three decades later, the approach to sexual harassment in the workplace has not changed that much, and the number of sexual harassment suits remains just as high. Abuse still exists even in this new online workplace era. Definition of Sexual Harassment The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has legalized your right to a safe work environment, free from sexual harassment. It is important to note that sexual harassment includes any of the following: Any major or
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