Places Female Service Members Are at the Most Risk
Recently, the Pentagon released a report examining the likelihood of sexual assault on a military installation or ship. The report also ranks the prevalence of the abuse by each branch of service. The results are very shocking. About Sexual Harassment It is important that when unwelcome conduct crosses the line and becomes severe or pervasive
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A Quarter of Capitol Workers Experience Sexual Harassment
A study of nearly 600 staffers, legislators, lobbyists and other Hartford, Connecticut capitol workers found that one in five respondents had been sexually harassed within the last five years. These studies are an important step in showing the world that sexual harassment is prevalent no matter the industry. Types of Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits
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New California Sexual Harassment Bills Will Better Protect Victims
The California Legislature passed two bills with the intention of aiding sexual harassment victims. If Governor Jerry Brown signs the new California sexual harassment bills, they will then become laws. The main point of both bills will be banning confidential agreements regarding harassment. There are 14 other states with similar bills pending in the legislature. About
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Male Sexual Harassment Victims
Sexual harassment can happen to males as well as females. In fact, some reports say as many as 1 in 7 males experience this treatment. However, men who have been sexually harassed don’t receive as much media coverage as female victims. But, that doesn’t mean it does not happen. About Sexual Harassment It is important
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Public Schools Fail To Protect Students Against Sexual Harassment
During an investigation by The Chicago Tribune, research showed that teachers and principals failed to alert police after sexual abuse allegations against school employees. It is the law to report. In fact, the investigation revealed that there were over 500 cases of employee sexual abuse or assault. However, the district only investigated roughly 230 cases. About
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Third Dartmouth Professor Leaves From Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A third Dartmouth College psychology professor facing sexual misconduct allegations has left the school following an internal investigation and recommendation that the school fires him. Last month, two other professors left under similar circumstances. About Sexual Harassment It is important that when unwelcome conduct crosses the line and becomes severe or pervasive enough to create
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Police Sexual Harassment in the NYPD
A rookie female NYPD officer in her early 20s courageously came forward to report her sexual harassment by her superior. However, the police department didn’t take her side. In fact, they made her go through unfair means just to keep her job. About Workplace Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo harassment typically involves someone in a
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Sexual Harassment Panic Button For Las Vegas Staff
In an effort to combat sexual harassment and abuse on the job, housekeepers and cocktail servers for large casinos in Las Vegas will have a sexual harassment panic button. The panic button looks like a car remote. When pressed, it alerts managers. The button sends the name and room number of the employee signaling the trouble.
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Sciences Sexual Harassment Remains Common
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine states that regardless of laws to fight gender discrimination in academic settings, the prevalence of sciences sexual harassment remains unchanged. Types of Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This applies to employers that have
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About the Harvey Weinstein Case
Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in Criminal Court in Manhattan on July 30. There he will learn whether a grand jury has indicted him. If so, then he will be arraigned in State Supreme Court in Manhattan. In light of this, many have been wondering what is exactly involved in the Harvey Weinstein case.
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