People who experience workplace sexual harassment may try to convince themselves that what they have suffered isn’t that bad. Particularly when someone experiences quid pro quo sexual harassment, the infrequency with which misconduct occurs may leave someone feeling as though they can simply overlook the behavior of a supervisor or other co-worker. However, quid pro quo sexual harassment can have a profound negative impact on someone’s career. A quid pro quo harassment scenario involves using someone’s employment as leverage to coerce them into engaging in unwanted sexual activity. Quid pro qu ..read more

Sexual harassment is an issue that affects individuals in all types of workplaces, including small businesses. While corporations may have more resources and established protocols for addressing such behavior, small businesses often lack the same level of infrastructure to handle complaints effectively. As a result, victims of sexual harassment at small businesses may feel even more vulnerable and isolated in their experiences. According to a report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly one-third of all sexual harassment complaints come from employees at small businesse ..read more

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant issue that can take many forms, some of which are more subtle and harder to identify. Employees must recognize and address these subtle behaviors in order to protect their rights. With that said, the onus is on an employer to maintain a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. There should be a set way for employees to report issues with sexual harassment. While some people might think only obvious instances should be reported, employees should be empowered to report any issues, regardless of how subtle they are. Understanding ..read more

Oftentimes, bullying involves younger people attending educational institutions. One student ends up tormented by some of their peers, leading to reduced academic performance and possibly issues with them skipping school. However, bullying can also occur in the workplace. One coworker may end up targeted by other employees and may have a hard time fitting in with their teammates. Occasionally, bullying can reach a point where it actually creates a hostile work environment and becomes a form of harassment. Many workers understandably have a hard time understanding the difference between workpla ..read more

The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and numerous federal laws reinforce that right. Someone’s religion is one of the protected characteristics that employers cannot consider when making decisions about who to hire, how much to pay or who to terminate. Sadly, companies sometimes violate the rights of individual workers by engaging in institutional religious discrimination or by allowing misconduct in the workplace based on someone’s religion. Employees could face a variety of different challenging situations because of their religious beliefs. The following a ..read more

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Civil Rights Agency has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging racial discrimination in the workplace. The allegations include unequal treatment, harassment and biased decision-making targeting employees of diverse backgrounds. Unfortunately, this legal action is but a highlight of what many employees endure in the workplace as they work to make a living. What’s perhaps even worse is that workers in various industries can be subjected to unlawful retaliation if they oppose workplace harassment. Racial discrimination manifestations Racial abuse in the ..read more

Racial discrimination at work can be systemic or interpersonal in nature. Interpersonal racial discrimination occurs when individual employees mistreat someone else because of their race. This form of racial discrimination can involve one-on-one harassment or a group of people targeting another group. Those engaged in this conduct might be teammates with the person targeted or could be in a position of authority. Systemic or organizational discrimination often involves company policy. Refusing to investigate claims of racial discrimination or siding with the perpetrators when there is clear ev ..read more

Sexual harassment can happen in many different ways in the workplace. Sometimes, it just involves comments or even “jokes” that people make. Other times, it’s a single one-time event, such as a coworker making very inappropriate comments about someone’s appearance. But there’s another kind of sexual harassment known as quid pro quo. What is this and how does it differ from the examples noted above? An exchange: This for that The best way to think of a quid pro quo situation is where something is being offered in exchange for something else. In terms of sexual harassment, a power dynamic may al ..read more

Those who are just starting their careers often only command entry-level wages. It takes years of experience to secure the best positions and the most competitive compensation available in a particular field. Whether someone wants to become a manager or a project lead, they will need to commit themselves to developing their abilities within a particular niche. It usually requires years, if not decades, of experience for professionals to reach their optimal earning potential. Those in their 40s and 50s typically earn much more than employees in their 20s and 30s, as a result. Unfortunately, not ..read more

Fostering a healthy and productive work environment should be employers’ top priority. This is because a hostile working environment can be detrimental to both employees and businesses. Unfortunately, hostile working environments are numerous. Are you enduring a hostile working environment? What is a hostile working environment? A hostile working environment, also known as a hostile workplace, is a professional setting in which employees face unwelcome harassment or discrimination that likely interferes with their ability to perform effectively. This harassment can be based on protected charac ..read more