Reporting an act of sexual harassment at work is scary, particularly because of fears of retaliation. Complicating matters many victims believe they will be called a “liar” and looked down upon. Worse there is always a concern that a complaint will impact a victim’s ability to “move up” in the business. However, no matter your […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part IV: Filing in Court
This blog on the filing of a sexual harassment lawsuit is the fourth in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. The first three parts to this series are: Part I, reporting the harassment can be found; Part II, the EEOC Charge and Mediation; Part III, the EEOC investigation. This […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part II: The EEOC Charge and Mediation
This is Part II in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. It discusses the next step after reporting the harassment: The EEOC Charge and Mediation.. Part I, reporting the harassment can be found here. This series, was developed to answer the frequently asked question, “What should an employee […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part I: Reporting Harassment
What should an employee do if she is feeling sexually harassed at work. Many people are concerned that they will be seen as complainers, others are afraid of retaliation, and still others do not believe that there is anything that they can do about it. Victims of sexual harassment often wait until the proverbial straw that breaks […]