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...
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Sexual Harassment
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...