Men Report Being Less Concerned About Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment continues to occur in the workplace, affecting both men and women. Oftentimes, sexual harassment may continue for prolonged periods because the victim may feel intimidated or afraid to speak out. However, since the #MeToo movement, more people have been coming forward about sexual harassment in the workplace. A recent Gallup poll sheds light […]
» Read More...May 1, 2019
Victimized Employees Seen as Worse Employees
Employee handbooks should include what do if you are being victimized by a fellow co-worker. Yet, what happens when you report workplace harassment to your supervisor only to be viewed by them as a bully yourself? The victimized employee may find themselves in an impossible situation, especially when they have never engaged in bullying behavior […]
» Read More...April 16, 2019
Breakfast Franchise Owners Pay to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Following a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit, the owners of several IHOP franchises in Nevada and New York will pay $700,000 dollars to the individuals who reported the harassment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The owners also agreed to implement new employment policies, update their training, and increase monitoring to settle the case. […]
» Read More...April 12, 2019
Governor Signs Bill Banning NDAs in Work Sexual Harassment Cases
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from being used by New Jersey employers regarding workplace sexual harassment cases. Senate Bill 121, which was signed on Monday, will allow victims the ability to be transparent about the trauma they experienced in the workplace without repercussions from their employers regarding their settlement. Any […]
» Read More...March 19, 2019
Differences in Sexual Harassment Views
What constitutes sexual harassment is not the same thing to everyone. According to a new study, it varies by generation and country. The international charity, ActionAid, which works with girls and women in 45 countries around the world, surveyed more than 2,500 people between the ages of 14 and 21 living in the United Kingdom […]
» Read More...March 19, 2019
New Jersey to Expand Paid Family Leave Program
The state of New Jersey created a bill to expand the paid family leave program. Bill A-3975 would increase the amount of time workers could take off from six to 12 weeks of leave. Companies who employ 30 employees or more would have to provide the program to their workers. The percentage of weekly benefits […]
» Read More...February 12, 2019
Congress Moves Closer to Passage of Sexual Harassment Bill
Sexual harassment is extremely serious no matter who is committing it. When the perpetrators are the very people whose responsibility it is to protect society’s interest, it can be extremely alarming. The House of Representatives has finally reached an agreement with the Senate to reform the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to focus more on […]
» Read More...February 5, 2019
Changing the Landscape of Sexual Harassment
It is hard to believe that it has been a whole year since the #MeToo movement first caught steam. While it has certainly brought attention to the plights of numerous women in Hollywood, we must remember that sexual harassment and assault affects more than just celebrities. While most men fear getting rejected or laughed at […]
» Read More...January 15, 2019
Restaurant Chain Tries to Change Workplace Culture
While workers in virtually every industry have experienced sexual harassment, it is especially rampant in the restaurant business. The #MeToo movement has exposed the level of sexual harassment in this field, ending the careers of some top, household name chefs. Now, a restaurant chain, whose founder was one of the worst offenders, is trying to […]
» Read More...January 8, 2019
Sexual Harassment Policies in New Jersey State Government are Inadequate
New Jersey has laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, just like other states. However, when it comes to the state government, there is not much protection in place for those who are vulnerable, or scrutiny of state employees with a history of harassment. This fact came to light in the recent challenge to Albert […]
» Read More...December 27, 2018
