As more entities recognize the necessity of protecting victims of sexual harassment, it is crucial that the policies designed to protect individuals from sexual harassment are accessible to all individuals and provide a supportive means to address sexual harassment. This necessity is especially applicable to government bodies who are often leading examples of how to address potential legal violations and ensure that the law is upheld while … [Read more...]
Zooming in on Harassment in the Working-From-Home Era
For decades, federal and state laws have prohibited harassment in the workplace, whether the harassment is sexual harassment or harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected status. Generally, the harassing conduct must be frequent or severe, and must be based on a particular characteristic of the employee. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, employers became more attuned to identifying … [Read more...]
Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
State and federal laws prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace, and what qualifies as sexual harassment is broad. According to the EEOC, sexual harassment includes “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.” Non-verbal conduct can qualify as well. The harassment doesn’t have to come from the victim’s supervisor; it can come from management and non-management … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault? What About Sexual Misconduct?
As a result of the #MeToo movement, an increasing number of people are reporting sexual misconduct. However, what is the difference between sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual assault? While there is a lot of overlap, the terms have different meanings, which are described in more detail below. Sexual misconduct is a broad catchall term for inappropriate sexual behavior. The term does not refer to a specific crime or civil … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Former Female Director Alleges Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination
Contact Peter G. Christian Lauren D’ Cruz Schaefer Halleen, LLC 412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612-294-2619 Email: pchristian@schaeferhalleen.com Web: www.SchaeferHalleen.com View the Complaint → Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO’s Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination MINNEAPOLIS, August 8, 2019—Stacey Stein has sued … [Read more...]
