Recent polling suggests the nation’s nurses endure a highly disproportionate amount of sexual harassment. Professional colleagues are a significant source of the sexual harassment. But patients and their families and friends account for the vast majority of sexual harassment encountered by nurses. Whether the source is from a coworker or...
The problem of workplace sexual harassment may have lessened somewhat from the #MeToo Movement, but the reality is that it may never disappear completely. When the offending party is a boss, an employee can feel trapped by not knowing what to do and a fear of losing their job. Supervisors...
Tipped workers are often pressured into doing whatever it takes to give exceptional service. This pressure often comes from the boss or supervisor, who stresses the importance of smiling and being friendly. However, new research shows that tipped employees may be taken advantage of by customers at a higher rate...
Harassment can be civil or criminal. It depends on the state. Each state has different definitions of harassment. The general definition is annoying, threatening, intimidating conduct or actions placing a person in fear of their safety. Types of offending action includes derogatory comments or epithets, physically blocking someone, and offensive...
A 53-year old man who had recently recovered from cancer and suffers from Crohn’s disease tested positive for marijuana for a work drug test earlier this year. He was fired as a result. The man, who worked for Dunkin Donuts’ supply chain company National DCP in Westampton, used marijuana to...
The issue of confidentiality in sexual harassment complaints is complicated. An allegation of sexual harassment must be taken seriously by the employer and thoroughly investigated. The accuser may want to stay anonymous for fear of retaliation. The accused stands to lose their position of employment, and their reputation could be...