For the past several months, many Americans have been reminded of the importance of the nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers who support us after injury and disease. Unfortunately, though, the medical needs of patients are not the only challenge faced by...
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Workplace sexual harassment claims decline in 2019
According to the latest report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), reported claims of sexual harassment in the workplace decreased in the fiscal year 2019, which ended in September of that year. Out of 72,675 charges of workplace discrimination,...
How to deal with retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
If you experienced sexual harassment at work, you deserve to report it without facing consequences. Yet, if you disclosed your harasser's behavior to your supervisor or a human resources representative, you may have faced discipline instead. Many workplaces perpetuate...
Sexism in the tech industry
The tech industry continues to grow nationwide, creating the new programs and new forms of technology that we all depend on. Despite the cutting-edge developments of these businesses, the all-too-familiar problem of sexism is common in this industry. Women are...
New Mexico bans NDAs with sexual harassment settlements
Recent legislation means that it will soon be illegal for New Mexico companies to include nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in sexual harassment and discrimination settlements. The new measure found few opponents amongst New Mexico lawmakers. Here are some of the...
