When sexual harassment occurs on the job, it might be difficult for the victim to take immediate action. Some victims might feel unsure if their experience is considered sexual harassment. Other victims fear ostracization or retaliation if they report the harassment. These challenges might lead a victim to delay making...
In mid-December, news outlets reported that Uber established a $4.4 million fund to compensate employees who experienced workplace sexual harassment and retaliation. This is after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found that Uber allowed this culture to exist. This settlement was entered voluntarily by Uber and was agreed out...
According to a study performed by the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), approximately 81 percent of women and 20 percent of men experience sexual harassment in the workplace. When instances of sexual harassment are reported, employers must conduct investigations into the allegations and take appropriate remedial action. Unfortunately,...
The popular Mexican grill, Chipotle, has agreed to pay $95,000 to a former worker who claimed that he was sexually harassed by his female manager back in 2015. The case was filed back in 2017 and the settlement was determined in early December. Although Chipotle has not admitted wrongdoing or...
Every Pennsylvania employee deserves to be able to go to work, get the job done, and receive a regular paycheck. However, some workers experience discrimination during their careers. This is unacceptable and can be tough to prove without documentation to back up their cases. Even with the help of an...
Lawmakers agreed on the terms to approve paid family leave for federal workers after the birth of a newborn or introduction of an adopted child into their homes. Federal workers would be entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave to tend to their infant or adopted child, which is currently...