Most companies have a sexual harassment policy to protect employees and create a safer workplace. Often, these policies reflect the stereotype of a senior perpetrator harassing a subordinate victim. Sexual harassment is often about power, and the act of harassment does not always fit the stereotype. The standard view of...
Sexual harassment cases have become a common news headline since the start of the #MeToo movement. After the Harvey Weinstein case went public, the total number of sexual harassment complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) drastically increased. The EEOC reports that sexual harassment claims are reported in every...
For many years, American colleges and universities conduct surveys at the end of the semester to get feedback on how the professor performed during the semester. The results of these surveys go to the university administration and can potentially have an influence on the status of the instructor’s job. It...
Recent measles outbreaks may put employers and their employees in a bind. Measles is extremely contagious, infecting up to 90 percent of those who encounter a person with an active infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most people receive measles vaccinations as children, so the...
There are various federal and state laws that prohibit workplace discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act. These laws make it illegal to discriminate against employees based on their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, and age. Though many of these...
In early 2019, Philadelphia passed a Fair Workweek law, which monitors how employers schedule their employees, specifically fast-food, retail, and hotel workers. A State Representative wants this law to be a statewide legislation. The Fair Workweek bill aims at providing workers with set schedules, along with confidence that their work...