So you have recognized that you are a victim of sexual harassment, but you may be asking yourself what you should do now. Reporting sexual harassment at work can be scary, especially when you are worried that you could be a victim of retaliation. In fact, many people fail to report sexual harassment because they are […]
Common Employment Lawsuits
While many employers are not aware that they are breaking any laws, there are many federal employment laws that are put in place in order to protect their employees. It is critical for employers to ensure that they are providing a safe work environment for each and every one of their employees. Here are the two most common […]
How To File A Complaint Regarding Sexual Harassment
Although it may seem disturbing, but sexual harassment does happen often at workplaces. It may feel even scarier when you are the one who is being sexually harassed and you don’t know what to do. Generally, employers are hesitant and fearful of losing their position or moving up in the business if they file a […]
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What To Do
In the workplace, sexual harassment should not exist at all, employers are entitled to ensure all employees are free from it. However, sexual harassment cases do occur in the workplace more frequently than you would think. Many people do not understand the warning signs of sexual harassment in the workplace. Maduff & Maduff has some […]
Sexual Harassment In Workplace and Harvey Weinstein
Starting all the back in the early 1980s, producer Harvey Weinstein has had sexual harassment allegations against him from several different interns and famous actresses. The successful producer has been the harasser in 60 known cases of sexual harassment with various women. A case dating back to 1984, aspiring actress Tomi-Ann Roberts was a college student when […]
Handling Discrimination and Harassment Claims
When running a successful business, one of the most important practices and policies to have in place is an effective, efficient and proactive complaint procedure. Be Respectful: When a complaint is brought to your attention, it is important to ensure that they are treated with both respect and consideration. You must take every claim seriously. […]
Recognizing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Every workplace should be free from sexual harassment or discrimination of any kind. All workplaces are required by law to ensure that each and every employee is free from these concerns. Nonetheless, they do happen, and often. Unfortunately, many people fail to understand that sexual harassment comes in a variety of forms, and identifying it is not always easy. […]
Sexual Harassment Claims and McDonald’s
On Wednesday, October 15th, fifteen employees from the world’s largest burger chain, McDonald’s, filed charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of the victims by the Fight for $15 movement, alleging they were all victims of sexual harassment while on the job, in as many as 8 states, including Illinois. From being verbally […]
Understanding Your Rights And What To Do If You Become A Victim Of Harassment
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in today’s workplace. And while every workplace should be free from sexual harassment or discrimination of any type, there are laws in place in order to protect employees. Since these cases do happen, and often, it is critical that employees understand their rights and what to do if they become […]
How Men and Women Are Facing Gender Discrimination In Today’s Workplace
Gender discrimination is not a new concept, as it has been around for quite some time. And while in today’s world, women have the ability to be as equally as successful as men, there are still things that certain genders may experience due to outdated and age old thoughts on gender equality. Men and Women Are […]