When you first learn that you are pregnant, it should be a joyful time. You are likely looking forward to sharing the news with everyone you know. However, you may be hesitant to inform your employer or coworkers about your pregnancy for fear of it affecting your...
Month: March 2019
Does your industry have a high sexual harassment rate?
You probably did not pick your career based on the sexual harassment rate in that industry, but that doesn't mean you're not thinking about it now. How often does it happen? Is your industry relatively "safe," or do you really need to be wary because harassment...
Are you due to receive severance pay?
If you lose your job, it's important to carefully review both your employment contract and employee handbook. This will help you answer a variety of questions, such as whether you are entitled to receive severance pay. There are situations in which an employer is...
Power often drives sexual harassment
Understanding sexual harassment in the workplace takes far more than simply looking at the impact of sexual or romantic attraction. Certainly, those things matter in some cases, but experts note that power is actually a huge contributing factor, showing that status...
Watch out for these 2 warning signs of sexual harassment
Most cases of sexual harassment at work begin innocently. You might start having a conversation with a coworker or your boss, and you might even enjoy talking to the person. However, the statements or behavior of the other person could eventually turn in an...