It is never okay to feel like you are being mistreated at your job. However, not all mistreatment is considered harassment.Read on to learn more about what legally constitutes harassment.The U.S. Government’s Definition of HarassmentAccording to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), “Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on:”RaceColorReligionSexIncluding:Sexual orientationGender identityPregnancyNational originOlder...

We know that sexual harassment is a significant problem in many workplaces. Unfortunately, several employees experience harassment, but they don’t report it. Instead, they may hope that it will go away and pass without any further issues. In many cases, though, many employees don’t report harassment because they are worried or afraid.One of the...

In sexual harassment cases, not all harassers are co-workers. Unfortunately, some situations can include a supervisor sexually harassing an employee. In these instances, some employees are unaware that they can report the supervisor, or they fear retaliation for doing so. It’s critical to realize your rights if your supervisor sexually harasses you.You Can Report...

In the workplace, it’s crucial for all employees to feel safe. Unfortunately, one of the most significant issues in many workplaces is sexual harassment, and it occurs far too often. In many cases, workers may not even be aware that they’re the victims of sexual harassment because they are unsure how it can occur.Forms...

Although sexual harassment is not as much of a problem as it used to be, it is still found in many professions, some of them very surprising.  The last group of people you would worry about would probably be “science nerds.”While most people think of scientists as smart, professional, and trustworthy, it turns out...