Most in Minneapolis may only associate sexual harassment as unwelcome romantic overtures or sexual advances. Yet harassment in the workplace goes far beyond that. Any sexually suggestive conduct that contributes to one feeling uneasy at work may qualify as sexual...
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Sexual Harassment
State representative in middle of sexual harassment scandal
Accusations of sexual harassment can tarnish the reputation of any organization in Minneapolis, whether it be a private company or a civic group. When cases do arise, many involved may be quick to encourage a settlement in an attempt to silence the victim and make the...
5 behaviors that are considered sexual harassment in the workplace
Employees often do not fully understand the broad scope of sexual harassment in the workplace. You need to be familiar with Minnesota sexual harassment laws to know if you have a civil case. It includes hostile environment harassment, in which the unwelcome behaviors...
Lawsuit claims woman was sexually harassed by her work supervisor
Most in Minneapolis may think that sexual harassment cases only involve incidents where one continues to make unwanted romantic overtures towards another. However, this kind of harassment is not limited to inappropriate words and actions that express or imply an...
The long-lasting impact of sexual harassment
The effects of sexual harassment are far more than just an uncomfortable work situation in Minnesota. According to Live Science, sexual harassment has the capability of damaging the health of the target of the harassment. With the number of people experiencing sexual...
Steps employers should take after a sexual harassment complaint
Any allegations of sexual harassment in Minnesota need to be taken seriously. There are a few key steps that should take after receiving a sexual harassment complaint against an employee, whether from another employee, client, customer or some other person associated...
Employers held accountable for third party sexual harassment
Not all sexual harassment in the workplace involves coworkers or supervisors. In some instances in Minnesota, the harassment comes from a third party, such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants or other outsiders. However, no matter who performs the harassment,...
Work and sexual harassment: How should you handle it?
Sexual harassment remains a common workplace problem, despite the efforts being taken to eliminate it in Minnesota and elsewhere. According to Forbes, less than 30 percent of the women who reported in a survey that they had experienced sexual harassment at work...
Ways to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Since the 1960s, sexual harassment has been against the law, but that does not mean it has vanished in Minnesota or elsewhere in the U.S. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the eradication of sexual harassment relies substantially on...
Common misconceptions about workplace sexual harassment
Unfortunately, sexual harassment is an ongoing problem in workplaces throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. In fact, a 2015 survey by Cosmopolitan magazine of 2,235 women workers between 18 and 34-years-old found that approximately one out of every three has been the...
How Can We Help?
OFFICE LOCATION
Neaton & Puklich, P.L.L.P.
7975 Stone Creek DriveSuite 120
Chanhassen, MN 55317-4622
Phone: 952-314-5779
Toll Free: 877-813-4764
Fax: 952-258-9988