Companies with strong personnel policies may reduce the risks of sexual harassment complaints. As described by the Society of Human Resource Management, harassment policies generally define misconduct and how employees may report it. Employment documents could outline...
Sexual Harassment
Is Your Work Environment Unbearable Due To Sexual Harassment?
If you have worked for a particular company for some time, you probably enjoy a certain routine in a familiar and comfortable workspace. However, a new employee has contaminated that workspace with offensive behavior. Is this sexual harassment and, if so, what can you...
Key markers of sexual harassment in the workplace
If you experience sexual harassment in the workplace, you will want to take appropriate action. However, you might have questions as to what actually constitutes words or actions that rise to the level of sexual harassment. Several key markers can help you identify...
Sexual harassment victims often face termination, retaliation
When someone sexually harasses you in your Colorado place of employment, you may decide to call attention to the treatment you received by reporting it. You have a right to do so without fearing adverse treatment in return. However, many sexual harassment victims who...
Is workplace sexual harassment more common in the summer?
Now that summertime is in full swing, you may either be looking forward to or dreading your company's annual picnic. While your employer may not be able to force you to attend the outing, making an appearance is sure to win you some brownie points. Still, if your...
Taking action against sexual harassment in the workplace
For many people in Colorado and throughout the country, the workplace has changed quite a bit in the last couple of years. Remote work has become an option for many, while overtime and stressful schedules have become a constant reality for others. However, one thing...
What are some examples of sexual harassment?
There are generally two categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited including quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment. It is helpful for workers to know what is considered sexual harassment and how they are protected from...
What constitutes sexual harassment?
Many Denver residents spend most of their waking hours at work, which is why they like to be on good terms with their colleagues and work in a comfortable environment. One way a workplace can become hostile is if an employee is being sexually harassed. This can...
Vintage store chain sued for sexual harassment
Three women and a man have filed legal claims against a chain of vintage clothing stores in a state court in Denver. The plaintiffs say that the chain is legally responsible for a pattern of assault and harassment at the hands of an individual. The chain has since...
Colorado business settles $500,000 sexual harassment lawsuit
Fagerberg Produce, inc., a local Colorado business, will pay $500,000 to five complainants and other aggrieved parties for sexual harassment. A former manager at the Eaton-based onion grower was the focus of the accusations. What was the issue? The complaint, which...