Harassment claims in the workplace will require proving that you had a hostile work environment. While that may seem an easy task, there are some rules about what creates a true hostile work environment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains you...
What do hostile virtual work environments look like?
Despite the increased awareness and spotlight on harassment at the workplace, hostile work environments continue to be an issue plaguing the modern work culture. Unfortunately, this has not changed even with the advent of work from home and virtual work environments....
How should employers handle hostile work environment complaints?
For a while, you held off on saying anything about your workplace's toxic atmosphere. You made a hostile work environment complaint recently. Did your employer respond correctly? Chron explains how companies should navigate hostile work environment complaints....
Can salacious rumors create a hostile work environment?
When people think about sexual harassment, many minds often conflate it with sexual assault. This is especially true in the age of modern media, where the biggest and most well-known cases involve physical aspects of assault or attack in some way. However, a victim...
3 signs you may work in a hostile environment
You should be able to go to work every day without worrying about facing constant harassment or mistreatment. Sometimes, though, workplaces become so bad they are hostile to workers. Not only may a hostile work environment interfere with your job performance, but it...
What is harassment in the workplace?
Understanding your rights is key to avoiding a hostile work environment. One way that an employer may foster a hostile work environment is by harboring employees or other entities that engage in harassment. Harassment is a form of discrimination that violates the...
Are there different types of workplace harassment?
Workplace harassment creates an uncomfortable, often hostile working environment for employees. The effects of harassment are far-reaching, and even those who are not subject to the unlawful behaviors may also experience a hostile work environment. According to the...
4 common signs of employment discrimination
Everyone wants to work alongside coworkers who treat them with respect. However, even though workplace discrimination is illegal, it still occurs and some places do not treat employees equally. In order to help you identify if you are experiencing mistreatment, you...
What constitutes an employment agreement?
Starting out in a new workplace is not always as simple as an employer offering you a job after a short interview and a handshake. In many cases, a worker and an employer will come to an arrangement over benefits, rights and obligations of the job before the hiring...
New York teachers, disciplinary action and a 3020-a hearing
Tenured teachers in New York state are subject to termination for “just cause” under New York Education Law §3020. Through the 3020-a hearing, they may challenge any disciplinary action filed and defend the right to retain their position. What is at stake If a New...