By Eric B. Meyer To prove sexual harassment, a plaintiff must have been subjected to pervasive or severe behavior based on the plaintiff’s sex. … Read more
Want a Compliant Workplace? Then Foster a Vibrant and Positive Culture
If you’re a parent, you’re probably familiar with the expression, “Do as I say, not as I do.” As we strive to set a good example for our children, and … Read more
The Complicated Dynamics Behind Workplace Bullying
I just didn’t want to go anymore. She made it nearly unbearable. It didn’t start off that way, though. When we first started working together as colleagues … Read more
Title VII Prohibits Retaliation Based on Good Faith Claim of Harassment
By Eric B. Meyer Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on a number of protected classes. Sexual orientation isn’t … Read more
HR 101: Just What Constitutes Workplace Harassment?
What is workplace harassment, anyway? This might sound like a question with a simple answer, but like most human resource issues, it’s not always easy to … Read more
Will Congress Require Sex Harassment Training For Its Employees?
By David N. Goldman Many private employers, and the agencies under the federal executive branch, provide regular sexual harassment training to their … Read more
Is It Unreasonable to Tell Your Boss to Stop Sexually Harassing You?
By Eric B. Meyer I can actually feel the daggers that some of you are staring into me. So, please allow me to explain. How to demonstrate sexual harassment … Read more
The EEOC Has Been Busy; Here’s How To Avoid Being Another Statistic
By David N. Goldman Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently updated its charge statistics (the total number of discrimination … Read more
Australia Moves to Beef Up Its Anti-Bullying in the Workplace Laws
By Naomi Sheridan Australian workplaces have long been subject to anti-bullying laws, but effective Jan. 1, 2014, workers have an additional avenue in … Read more
How a Single Kiss CAN Cause a Harassment Lawsuit
By Eric B. Meyer I give a lot of “respect in the workplace” training. And I generally tell the audience that, while a single offensive comment … Read more