Female researchers for the U.S. Antarctic Program have reported that they are routinely subjected to sexual harassment and assault. Further, they report that their superiors back in the U.S. have done little to investigate their claims, put a stop to the misconduct,...
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What to Do When Cupid’s Arrow Strikes at Work
While the purpose of a workplace is to complete goals and tasks for the betterment of a business, friendships and relationships in this environment are inevitable. A recent study by Gettysburg College shows that the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life at...
Congress Passes Speak Out Act to Protect Sexual Misconduct Victims
A new Act of Congress titled the “Speak Out Act” recently passed and was signed by President Biden on December 6th, 2022... Spurred on by the #MeToo Movement, this bill attempts to remove barriers to the enforcement of anti-sexual harassment and sexual assault laws in...
When Investigators Can Be Liable for Damages
Larry Nassar sexually assaulted hundreds of girls and women during his time as a staff doctor for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team, and while working for Michigan State. Nassar pled guilty in 2017 and will spend decades in prison. The subsequent civil trial involving...
He said, SHE SAID!: Another Victory for the #MeToo Movement As Congress Invalidates Forced Arbitration Agreements
Employers commonly include mandatory arbitration clauses in their employees’ employment contracts, which prevent their employees from filing employment related claims in court. While these clauses are often touted as promoting efficiency, they have come under fire in...
Microsoft to review sexual harassment policies
Critics have attacked the technology industry for decades over its treatment of women. There were stories of women dismissed for not accepting sexual advances from coworkers and managers, disregarded as intellectually inferior, or questioned for lack of commitment to...
Activision Blizzard Settles Harassment Claims for $18 Million
The game maker Activision Blizzard, which is behind video game franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush and World of Warcraft has agreed to a large settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and...
Is a Customer’s Harassment Enough to Create a Hostile Environment?
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, along with other state and federal anti-discrimination laws, employers are required to take reasonable measures to prevent or address a hostile work environment. In other words, if someone is harassing your employee,...
AP Investigation Finds Sexual Misconduct In High Ranks Of FBI
An investigation by the Associated Press found at least six allegations of sexual misconduct by senior FBI officials that occurred over the past five years. In each case, the accused officials seem to have avoided any discipline, even when the claims against them were...
#MeToo: 7 Out Of 10 Who Complain of Harassment Suffer Retaliation
Workplace harassment has a severe impact on workers. It can affect your mental, physical and economic health. People are trying to do the right thing, but they sometimes face retaliation for reporting harassment at work. In the three years since the #MeToo movement...