Revenge porn photos threaten not only the livelihoods of adults but the well-being of teenagers. Briefly, revenge porn is the sharing of sexually explicit images online without permission of the subject. Not only does this action violate the victim’s sense of privacy and self-esteem, revenge porn destroys the victim’s online… read more →
Report sexual harassment. It’s as simple as that. According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, job applicants and employees are protected under law from harassment in the workplace. Unwelcome advances, requested sexual favors, verbal and/or physical harassment define sexual harassment. Derogatory comments about a person’s gender is harassment. And harassment can be… read more →
To prove sexual harassment at work, there are some steps you can take on your own. However, keep in mind that many of these cases come to an impasse when it’s one person’s word against the other. Steer clear of this situation by contacting an employment lawyer early on. Sexual… read more →
“Hostile work environment” is a legal concept that is often misunderstood. An employee might believe he is dealing with a hostile work environment because he has an aggressive, impatient boss and rude coworkers who make offensive jokes every once in a while. In order for the legal system to consider… read more →
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Since Title VII is a federal law, you can file a sexual harassment lawsuit against your boss in federal court. Conduct that may be considered sexual harassment includes:… read more →
Sexual harassment in the workplace should be taken seriously. If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, you can bring a lawsuit against your employer. Before you can file a lawsuit, there are certain steps you must take. You should understand how sexual harassment is defined, exhaust your administrative remedies, and… read more →