One excuse that people sometimes use when accused of sexual harassment is to claim that it was a consensual relationship. They may say that they were in a romantic relationship with their coworker and that both people wanted to be in that relationship at the time,...
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Workers don’t need to tolerate customer sexual harassment
People sometimes say that the customer is always right. This adage is meant to foster a supportive attitude among those in customer-facing positions even when customers are unreasonable. However, there are plenty of customers who may try to abuse their perceived...
3 reasons people delay sexual harassment reports
When someone suffers sexual harassment on the job, they may not report it right away. It may take them a few months or even years. Sometimes, one report will lead to others, with more employees saying that the same things have happened to them, perhaps over decades of...
Not all sexual harassment is obvious
All workers have the right to work without having to worry about sexual harassment. While most people know that things like groping or trying to exchange work perks for sexual favors are illegal, some may not realize that it’s possible to be sexually harassed in more...
What mental toll can sexual harassment take on a worker?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue that violates an individual's rights. The effects of this harassment reach far beyond the office, seeping into every aspect of a person's life. This includes those individuals seeking fair compensation. Feeling constant...
Sexual harassment and remote work
Remote work took off in the early part of 2020 and many workers have embraced it and all the benefits it brings – including reduced incidents of sexual harassment. It may not come as a huge shock, but a recent survey indicates that remote workers experience far less...
What makes a sexual harassment complaint valid?
Any type of harassment at work can harm employees and the whole organization. If you are subject to uninvited sexual contact, favors or advances, you may file a sexual harassment complaint. If you plan to report the incident, you should consider factors that may...
Dos and do nots of reporting sexual harassment
Sexual harassment can affect you regardless of your gender identity. The sexually charged comments and aggressive behaviors of others can hurt you even if you are not the intended target. Business News Daily explains that, even though it can be difficult to talk about...
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
There are laws on the books that prevent most employers across Indiana and the nation from firing or taking retaliatory action against employees who report experiencing sexual harassment on the job. However, many employers terminate or otherwise retaliate against...
Workplace sexual harassment also affects men
Many people may think that sexual harassment in the workplace is strictly a woman's issue. However, it is common for men to be targets of harassment as well. Men experience sexual harassment more often than people may realize. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...