Sexual Harassment | Berman Law Firm, P.A. https://www.bermanlawpa.com FindLaw IM Template Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:51:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1204124/2022/07/cropped-berman-favicon-32x32.jpg Sexual Harassment | Berman Law Firm, P.A. https://www.bermanlawpa.com 32 32 How to identify quid pro quo sexual harassment https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/10/how-to-identify-quid-pro-quo-sexual-harassment/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:51:31 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250113 Harassment and discrimination in the workplace are vices that create a toxic environment, limiting employee productivity and overall morale. Among these issues, sexual harassment stands out as one of the worst, as it not only undermines professional relationships but also severely impacts the mental and emotional well-being of those affected. One form of workplace sexual harassment is called “quid pro…

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]]> What makes up sexual harassment in the workplace? https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/09/what-makes-up-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:44:25 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250108 Sexual harassment is one of the most degrading forms of workplace misconduct, eroding the dignity and respect that every employee deserves. While Florida laws protect workers and promote harassment-free environments, incidents of sexual harassment still happen, leaving many feeling vulnerable and unsupported. Recognizing sexual harassment can sometimes be straightforward, such as when a supervisor demands sexual favors for promotions or…

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]]> Four tips for building a sexual harassment lawsuit https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/05/four-tips-for-building-a-sexual-harassment-lawsuit/ Wed, 29 May 2024 17:28:46 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250084 As an employee, you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect at your place of work. This, in turn, should foster a protective work environment that keeps your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being safe, thereby allowing you to enjoy employment opportunities on equal footing as your co-workers. Yet, in far too many instances, employers allow harmful behaviors to pervade…

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]]> Yes, it’s possible for managers to be harassed by subordinates https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/04/yes-its-possible-for-managers-to-be-harassed-by-subordinates/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:48:57 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250080 There’s no question that in most cases, workplace harassment and discrimination involve managers or supervisors victimizing someone who is a subordinate or employees victimizing their co-workers who are more or less on the same level on the organization chart. In some cases, however, managers and supervisors are harassed or otherwise treated inappropriately by those who work for them. Unless someone…

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]]> Why are women executives so vulnerable to sexual harassment? https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/03/why-are-women-executives-so-vulnerable-to-sexual-harassment/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:34:24 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250078 The stereotypical image of workplace sexual harassment has long been the male boss chasing a female secretary around a desk. Given the power dynamics involved in “quid pro quo” harassment, that’s understandable. However, studies show that women supervisors and executives actually experience incidents of sexual harassment at rates that are significantly higher than those experienced by women in subordinate positions,…

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]]> Why don’t people always report sexual harassment?  https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2024/01/why-dont-people-always-report-sexual-harassment/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:01:57 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250066 Sexual harassment is very common, both in general life and in the workplace. But in many cases, people will not report these instances of sexual harassment. If they do report them, it may come years or even decades later. Outsiders will often ask why people don’t report this harassment immediately or why they wait so long. They may even phrase…

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]]> What are the options to stop sexual harassment at work? https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/11/what-are-the-options-to-stop-sexual-harassment-at-work/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:53:49 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250059 If you experience sexual harassment at work or witness it happening to someone else, you have a few options to try and end it. Firstly, you can talk directly to the perpetrator. Letting them know that you understand your legal rights and that what they are doing is illegal could be enough to stop them. Of course, this will not…

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]]> Workplace sexual harassment: A guide for young professionals https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/08/workplace-sexual-harassment-a-guide-for-young-professionals/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:49:10 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250045 Starting your first job can be nerve-wracking. As fresh graduates, it is natural to feel a bit clueless about how things work in the professional world. Unfortunately, this sense of newness might make you oblivious to the signs of sexual harassment creeping into workplaces. Different forms of sexual harassment Here’s a guide on identifying different types of sexual harassment in…

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]]> Two staff members file suit against lawmaker https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/07/two-staff-members-file-suit-against-lawmaker/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:12:30 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250043 A new lawmaker in Florida’s House of Representatives is now facing legal action for alleged sexual harassment. The suit, filed by an intern and an aide, claims that Rep. Fabian Basabe made inappropriate comments to them and also on several occasions touched the two staff members in a suggestive manner. Basabe’s behavior has been questioned before. Recently, a firm investigating…

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]]> Defining sexual harassment and a hostile work environment https://www.bermanlawpa.com/blog/2023/02/defining-sexual-harassment-and-a-hostile-work-environment/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:49:27 +0000 https://www.bermanlawpa.com/?p=250029 We all experience a case of the Mondays from time to time; however, dreading going to work every day because you do not want to interact with a certain coworker is not a normal or acceptable experience. When a colleague or supervisor makes you feel uncomfortable due to their inappropriate comments or physical interactions with you, this could rise to…

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