Sexual harassment may include a variety of situations. It could be someone telling sexually explicit stories or jokes that make someone uncomfortable. It could be inappropriate touching. The basic definition of harassment, according to the U.S. Equal Employment...

Despite the attempt at protecting workers across the state, workers still face sexual harassment every day. Some examples are more blatant than others. But this does not mean the more subtle examples are any less traumatizing. This is why verbal sexual harassment...

The #metoo movement began a shift in the way men conduct themselves in the workplace. Companies may have created stricter policies dealing with sexual harassment, but that does not mean it is no longer happening. Recognizing what constitutes sexual harassment is not...

Performing your job can be difficult if your supervisor repeatedly propositions you. Because they have a position of authority over you, you likely feel scared to stand up to their behavior. To keep your job or advance in your career, you may even feel you must...

The #MeToo movement began in California, but it has since spread across the country. Since then, companies and governments have made moves to address sexual harassment in the workplace. New York City is one such municipality. In 2018, CNN reported that New York City...

While at work, you may have encountered a situation where certain gestures or exchanges left you feeling uncomfortable or even pressured. Learning more about what actions constitute sexual harassment may help you know what to do next. Definition A hostile work...

New York workers like you deserve a safe working environment. States have laws in place to help aid in this. But unfortunately, not every workplace manages to protect its employees. You may face sexual harassment at work, as an example. In some cases, you may face...

In the workplace, people have legal protection against sexual harassment because lawmakers recognize its prevalence and the harm that it causes. However, some people may wonder why certain behaviors are a problem when they do not necessarily mean any harm by them. ...

Workers in New York and around the country who have been subjected to sexual harassment are often placed in a position where they are expected to work alongside their perpetrators. This was the conclusion researchers from Michigan State University reached after...

New York law protects employees from sexual harassment in the workplace as does federal law. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law, but it only applies to workplaces with at least 15 employees. New York City law is similar in coverage. There are...