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There are state and federal laws that protect employees against a hostile work environment. This raises an important question: What constitutes a hostile work environment? The short answer is a hostile work environment is one that includes severe or pervasive harassment based on a legally protected characteristic. In this article,… Continue reading What Counts as a Hostile Work Environment
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Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and federal law. Sexual harassment occurs when someone makes unwanted sexual advances or requests sexual favors, says or does sexual things, or engages in sexually explicit physical activities. Such actions can be used to file… Continue reading How Many Forms of Sexual Harassment Are There
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Workplace sexual harassment is more common than you might think. There’s a strong possibility you know someone who has been subjected to workplace sexual harassment or have been a victim yourself, but you may not be aware of it. There are many different types of sexual harassment that can be… Continue reading Is Verbal Sexual Harassment a Crime?
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You may be wondering if you can get your job back if you were wrongly fired. The answer is contingent on the circumstances of your dismissal. If you were fired for cause, then it is unlikely that you will be able to get your job back. If you believe you… Continue reading Job Reinstatement After Wrongful Termination
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Women are constantly at risk of being sexually harassed. Sexual harassment occurs when someone makes unwanted sexual advances in a work or social setting. In this type of harassment, inappropriate contact or the exchange of sexually explicit communications can be as apparent as sexual assault. Sexual harassment, on the other… Continue reading Is Catcalling a Form of Sexual Harassment
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When an employee is fired for an illegal reason, it is known as wrongful termination. Employees in New Jersey are entitled to compensation for financial losses incurred as a result of wrongful termination. But how much can you expect from a situation like this? Let’s take a look at the… Continue reading Wrongful Termination Settlements Amounts: What to Expect
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