Sexual harassment in the workplace is still a major problem. Besides hurting victims’ self-esteem and productivity, sexual harassment also hurts the organization’s reputation and bottom line. One of the most common forms of sexual harassment at work is quid pro quo...
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is rife at tech companies
If you are a woman who works in technology, there is a high chance you have either experienced sexual harassment yourself or know a colleague who has. While it happens in any industry, tech companies have a particularly bad reputation. That reputation comes not only...
In the News: Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health
According to NPR, a recent study finds that a "history of workplace sexual harassment" is "associated with poor sleep and with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure." Read the full article entitled "Sexual Assault and Harassment May Have Lasting Health...
7 Things to Know About Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment
Generally speaking, under California law, sexual harassment comes in two forms: “quid pro quo” sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment. In Latin, “quid pro quo” means “something for something.” As the name suggests, “quid pro quo” sexual...