Chefs and other workers in the restaurant industry are fighting back against a culture of sexual harassment that they say is as prevalent as the wallpaper on the walls. In recent weeks, employees in Oakland and Chicago have publicly shared their experiences of sexual...
Sexual Harassment
Will sexual harassment law evolve?
The publicity surrounding recent cases of sexual harassment may help foster an important cultural awakening. For decades, even generations, victims of workplace harassment have been ignored or intimidated into silence. As more people come forward to share their...
The Harvey Weinstein case isn’t just about Hollywood
Everyone is talking about Harvey Weinstein as if it’s a shock that sexual harassment occurs in Hollywood. The truth is that it is an everyday occurrence across Los Angeles, and across the country, in every industry, from glamorous to the shop around the corner....
Sexual harassment allegations mount against Fox News host
Sexual harassment can happen in all types of industries. The lawsuits against popular Fox News host Bill O’Reilly is an example of just how common sexual harassment is in the workplace. O’Reilly has been accused of seeking sexual favors from co-workers and retaliating...
Reporting sexual harassment in the workplace
It is a harsh reality that many individuals who experience sexual harassment in their workplace do not report it. Talking about it is almost as embarrassing as experiencing it. Did you know that one in three women have experienced sexual harassment at work, according...
Can men be victims of sexual harassment?
When you think about sexual harassment in a workplace setting, you may envision situations where women are being harassed by male co-workers or superiors. Although this is the most common type of sexual harassment that occurs at work, there are situations where the...
Sexual harassment in the workplace: There’s no excuse
In the midst of a heated election season, one issue has abruptly risen to focus in the public eye: sexual harassment. From the high-profile allegations against Trump to the growing complaints of rampant harassment in the National Park Service, women across the country...