The #MeToo movement on social media has emboldened the victims of sexual harassment — both women and men — to come forward and tell their stories. Men from the entertainment industry to the capitol have stepped down in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. But what happens to the victims of sexual harassment when the boss is a woman? Does…
Going to work is increasingly stressful. Someone at your job, or maybe several people, are harassing you and making it hard to focus on your work. If you are concerned about workplace harassment, here are 5 questions to ask to determine if you have a claim for sexual harassment. In this blog post I will review the law behind sexual…
The #MeToo movement seems to have swept into every industry and sector, from Hollywood to Washington. Sexual harassment allegations have hit the judiciary as well, shining light on problems within the courts themselves. Now that California Federal Circuit Court Judge Alex Kozinski has stepped down, people within the American Bar Association are calling for change nationwide. In this blog post…
When a workplace turns hostile, it is often not just one employee who suffers. Even when only a handful of employees come forward to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is often a sign that relief will take company-wide changes. At Ford harassment...
There is a lot to think about when a man’s partner is expecting a child. Many new fathers want to take time off work to address the practical issues of caring for a newborn, and to bond with their new children. But will doing so put your job at risk? Do men have a...
Workplace intimidation can make your office a toxic place to be. When your boss or coworker is subjecting you to workplace bullying, you can feel you have no choice but to quit. Find out what workplace intimidation is, and how you can stop it. In this blog post, I will explain what workplace intimidation is and provide examples of bullying…
When they think of sexual harassment, many people envision a male boss putting pressure on a female employee to have sex with him. But that’s not always the case. The stereotype can make it hard for a man to come forward when he finds himself facing inappropriate...
Do you need an attorney for job discrimination or will the EEOC do the work for you? Find out why you should talk to a lawyer first, and when you can skip the EEOC altogether. In this blog post, I will discuss the differences between the EEOC process and what an...
It’s one thing to feel like you are being harassed at work. It’s another to know you have a winning lawsuit for workplace harassment. Find out what makes a strong case, and what to do if you think you have one. In this blog I will review what it takes to file a workplace harassment lawsuit. I will explain what…
You are on Monster or Indeed, or one of the many other online job application forums. You are looking for a technical job in your field. But if you are a woman, would you ever consider using just your initials to land an interview? In this blog I will review and...