Category Archives: Sexual Harassment

Don’t make these mistakes after experiencing workplace harassment

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Thursday , February 22, 2018

There is nothing worse (as it relates to your employment) than being the victim of workplace harassment or discrimination. This can turn your life upside down in many ways. While harassment can take many forms, there are a few vital steps that victims can take. Learn how you can protect your workplace rights after experiencing … Continue reading Don’t make these mistakes after experiencing workplace harassment

How witnesses are impacted by sexual harassment at work

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Friday , February 16, 2018

Arizona workers may have witnessed one or more acts of sexual harassment on the job. According to a survey from Society of Human Resources Management, 17 percent of the respondents from around the country said that they had witnessed such an event. However, the actual number may be higher as people may not be forthcoming … Continue reading How witnesses are impacted by sexual harassment at work

U.S. House passes sexual harassment bill

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , February 14, 2018

Arizona readers may be interested to learn that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would overhaul parts of the Congressional Accountability Act, the system that handles sexual harassment claims on Capitol Hill. The legislation was created in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The bill, which was passed on Feb. 6, … Continue reading U.S. House passes sexual harassment bill

Monster Energy employees file sexual harassment lawsuits

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Thursday , February 1, 2018

Arizona residents who are fans of Monster Energy may be interested to learn that five women have filed lawsuits against the company. Multiple lawsuits stated that company had a history of abusive behavior by executives toward female workers. All five of the former employees said that the company had a discriminatory work culture. The former … Continue reading Monster Energy employees file sexual harassment lawsuits

Why some employees do not report sexual harassment

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , January 24, 2018

Arizona workers may be interested to learn that many individuals who deal with sexual harassment in the workplace remain silent. A survey from CareerBuilder showed that 12 percent of workers have experienced harassment. Of these participates, 72 percent have not reported the incidents to their supervisors or bosses. According to the survey, there were several … Continue reading Why some employees do not report sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Sunday , January 21, 2018

Reports of sexual harassment have dominated the news recently as the #MeToo movement took off.  It seems that every day a big name celebrity tells another story of unbelievable harassment, retribution, and damage to her well-being and career. It doesn’t make as many headlines, but more and more women are standing up in workplaces all … Continue reading Sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously

The effects of sexual harassment on young workers

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Saturday , January 20, 2018

Much media coverage has been given to sexual harassment in the workplace. However, younger workers in Arizona and throughout the country may also be victims of harassment without even knowing it. One reason is that such behavior may be so common that it goes unnoticed. According to a survey from the American Association of University … Continue reading The effects of sexual harassment on young workers

Sexual harassment and the wage gap

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , January 10, 2018

Sexual harassment and a gender-based wage gap are major concerns for women throughout Arizona and the rest of the U.S. Some researchers theorize that the wage gap and sexual harassment may be linked. Statistically, women earn about 80 cents per dollar compared to men. Unfortunately, women are more likely than men to experience sexual harassment … Continue reading Sexual harassment and the wage gap

2 Vice employees accused of sexual misconduct

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Saturday , January 6, 2018

Unfortunately, sexual harassment is common in Arizona and across the United States. Recently, two men at Vice Media were placed on leave following sexual misconduct allegations. A special committee with the company is reviewing the allegations. In 2016, a former employee of Vice claimed that she was fired after refusing to have an intimate relationship … Continue reading 2 Vice employees accused of sexual misconduct

Possible changes coming to sexual harassment training

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Tuesday , December 19, 2017

Experts in the field of employment law have recently questioned the effectiveness of workplace sexual harassment training. This is not because experts feel the training is inappropriate, but because they feel it needs to be modified. As a result, workers in Arizona and across the country may experience a change in their training in the … Continue reading Possible changes coming to sexual harassment training