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Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-10-2024 05:33 AM
Views: 222
Synopsis:
This article outlines the EEOC's guidance on pronoun use in the workplace, emphasizing the legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression. It highlights the importance of respecting preferred pronouns, employers' responsibilities to create an inclusive environment, and the need for training and clear policies to address any misuse of pronouns.
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-07-2024 05:36 AM
Views: 220
Synopsis: Federal law has made significant strides in protecting LGBTQ rights in the workplace, particularly following the 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which confirmed that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity falls under Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination. Despite these advancements, ongoing advocacy is essential to address remaining challenges, including the need for comprehensive legislative measures like the Equality Act, to ensure continuous inclusivity and protection for LGBTQ individuals across all workplaces.
Category: Harassment
Posted: 05-11-2011 10:06 PM
Views: 219
Synopsis:
It's become all too common in the instance of sexual harassment complaints. The victim is blamed. Why does this behavior occur and what can organizations do about it? It comes down to both power and preconceived notions by coworkers and it can be thwarted by a well-defined sexual harassment training policy. Here are some of the most common reasons a victim can be blamed.
Harassment is first and foremost about power and in many cases harassment occurs when a powerful member of an organization harasses a less powerful member. Powerful members of an organization have generally been in the organization longer than a less powerful individual. Co-workers have known them longer and have developed a stronger relationship with them. It is natural that they would have back the employee they know better.
Category: Harassment
Posted: 05-11-2011 10:06 PM
Views: 203
Synopsis:
Retaliation as a result of a sexual harassment complaint is all too common in the workplace. Often times the victim of harassment faces much more stress and damage in the aftermath of a complaint than they got from the original harassment. Many studies have shown that as many as 50% of harassment victims were more traumatized by the aftermath than they were by the actual harassment. It is imperative that all companies have Sexual Harassment training in the area of retaliation as part of their harassment training classes.