Many people must attend off-site meetings, seminars, training sessions, and other events that are related to their work requirements. Workmate attendees may stay in environments far away from home, where there is often alcohol and a more relaxed atmosphere. This could lead, in some cases, to sexual harassment. Those who...
In the ongoing effort by the #MeToo movement and many others to unveil decades of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, John Lasseter, the former head of Pixar and Disney Animation, was fired after allegations of unwanted touching and more. However, despite the allegations of unacceptable behavior, Lasseter has been...
Getting older can be hard for many reasons, but age discrimination in the workplace should not make it harder. Unfortunately, that is not the case for a group of former Farmers Insurance agents. These individuals brought suit to the company due to what they claim is job termination because of...
According to a recent survey released by the United Nations (UN), one in every three UN employees reported having been sexually harassed within the last two years. Sadly, this is not an isolated occurrence. Reports of bullying, sexual harassment, and other alarming behavior have been somewhat of a more common...
What exactly constitutes sexual harassment? If a worker is subject to sexual pressures by superiors in exchange for work favors, that is sexual harassment. Other forms of harassment are more subtle, and there is room for disagreement whether certain behaviors are sexual harassment per se or open to interpretation. In...
Employees in the city of Philadelphia who experience domestic violence have a powerful legal tool to protect them when using time off from work. Domestic violence is a serious and disruptive experience that can result in injury, trauma, psychological stress. Dealing with the assault itself, along with medical, social services,...