As a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you don't want to find yourself in the middle of a "he said, she said" standoff. The best way to protect against this is to collect evidence associated with your claim. With the right evidence backing up your claim,...
Sexual Harassment
New Jersey school district official sued for sexual harassment
The supervisor of curriculum and instruction at the Stafford Township School District (STSD) filed a sexual harassment retaliation lawsuit against the school system's superintendent on Dec. 12. In her filing, she alleges that her boss repeatedly sent her text messages...
What to say to someone who makes sexual comments to you at work
You expect to work in a safe and healthy environment, but this doesn't always happen. For example, if someone begins to sexually harass you, it can impact your professional and personal lives.If someone makes offensive sexual comments to you at work, it's not always...
Would someone else think that behavior was offensive?
You believe that you experienced sexual harassment at work. You're interested in your legal options as a result.One thing to remember is that you must show two key things in a case like this to give yourself a chance to demonstrate that you were harassed. They are:...
2 New Jersey Costco workers sue the company for sexual harassment
Several Costco workers representing two different stores filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against their employer in recent months. Many of the female plaintiffs accuse their male managers of repeated harassment over a prolonged time. The women who filed the suit were...
Should you report a sexually harassing text to police?
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a common problem throughout the country. This comes in many forms, with instances transmitted through text messaging on the rise.If you receive a sexually charged text message from a co-worker, there are a few key steps you...
Steps to take when sexual material is seen at work
You don't expect to be exposed to sexually explicit material in your workplace. However, despite the policies in place by your employer, some employees may ignore the rules. Should you come across sexually explicit material at work, you need to handle the situation...
How compliments can be misconstrued as harassment
Receiving a compliment from a co-worker, supervisor or anyone else at your place of employment should never be an issue. However, compliments could be viewed as sexual harassment in some situations due to various factors that can be misconstrued. Today, we will...
Is it inappropriate for a co-worker to ask another on a date?
It is fairly common for co-workers to date each other. Think about it: you work in the same office for 40 or more hours per week. People are bound to develop feelings for each other and want to see how those feelings might evolve if the two were to start dating. Most...
Importance of documenting sexual harassment at work
If you are ever the victim of sexual harassment at work, you need to document every single occurrence. Why? Having documentation, or a log, of all the times you were harassed can help build a case against the offender. Today, we will explain the importance of...