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What Are Common Warning Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
The first warning signs of sexual harassment may not be apparent. Sexual harassment may resemble harmless flirting at first. Over time, what appeared to be flirting can transform into unwanted advances, verbal harassment and stalking. It is important to recognize the warning s...
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Ex-Stanford Professor Claims She was Forced Out for Reporting Sexual Harassment
An ex-Stanford University professor claims she was pushed out of her job for reporting sexual harassment. According to the former Stanford professor, she experienced stalking and extensive harassment from the professor who hired her. The professor allegedly said he was “cons...
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SoCal Company Ordered to Pay $800,000 for Sexual Harassment Retaliation
A Southern California company has been ordered by a Kern County jury to pay two workers more than $800,000 in damages. Two workers, a mother and daughter, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the company in 2015. According to the lawsuit, the daughter began to expe...
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When Is Flirting Considered Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can turn a job into a hostile environment. Workers may also flirt with each other, tip-toeing the fine line between flirting and sexual harassment. The legal definition of sexual harassment includes unwelcome advances or requests for sexua...
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Shocking Poll Claims One-Third of Women Have Experienced Workplace Sexual Harassment
A recent lawsuit filed by former anchor Gretchen Carlson against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes has sparked a national discussion on workplace sexual harassment. Given the high profile case and a growing number of allegations against Ailes, many people may be wondering how freque...
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What Can My Employer Do to Protect Me from Sexual Harassment?
Recently, The Mercury News reported on a sexual harassment lawsuit involving Shell Oil and a former employee. The ex-Shell employee claims the oil giant did not do enough to prevent her from suffering workplace harassment and discrimination. According to the lawsuit, which was...
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Is Sexual Harassment Causing Women to Flee STEM Jobs?
A recent article published by The Atlantic suggests many women are pushed out of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs due to sexual harassment. Most of the sexual harassment occurs while women are pursuing graduate and post-doctorate studies. Sexual har...
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Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Roger Ailes
A lawsuit filed by former anchor Gretchen Carlson accuses Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes and anchor Steve Doocy of sexual harassment. The sexual harassment lawsuit lists allegations going back several years! Carlson was the host of Fox & Friends from 2006 to 2013 before...
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What Steps Should You Take If You Have Experienced Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment almost always creates hostile workplaces for female and male workers. Many workers might be unaware of how to handle situations involving inappropriate comments, unwelcome advances or requests for sexual favors. Workers who have experienced sexual harassment a...
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SoCal Chipotle Accused of Outrageous Sexual Harassment of Female Employees
Only two weeks ago, we wrote a blog discussing the epidemic of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry, and now another nauseating example is making headlines. In this case, the lawsuit details the sexual harassment of female employees. A lawsuit filed against one of C...
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