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…
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…
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…
Life can be difficult when you are pregnant. Physical and hormonal changes can make everyday tasks a challenge. But being pregnant shouldn’t result in unfair treatment on the job. If you think you are being treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, please continue reading to learn about your rights. In this blog post I will explain how federal laws…
Now that Donald Trump has become the next President of the United States, several communities find themselves wondering how their lives will change. They want to know how Donald Trump can affect laws that protect them from sex discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination at work. Will they be safe from harassment in years to come? Can Trump reverse laws on sex discrimination…
If you are facing sexual harassment at work, you know it’s about more than just an unwanted word or gesture. Sexual harassment causes all kinds of harmful effects that can damage your health, well-being, and career. Even if you aren’t directly the victim, the hostile workplace created by sexual harassment can have long-lasting effects. In this blog post, I will…
If you are one of the nearly 1.4 million Americans who identify as transgender or transsexual, finding and maintaining employment can be challenging. Many LGBT employees are afraid to come out at work. They are worried that their employers will fire them, discriminate against them, or make their workplace a hostile, and even dangerous, place to be. When that happens,…
As a country, America has come a long way since World War II when women first began to enter the workforce. Today, women are represented in every industry, and continue to hold prominent positions in fields like medicine, law, and education. Yet, even as more women enter the board room and take on leadership roles, others are being left behind.…