Sexual harassment is not a problem that is limited to certain industries. Unfortunately, such occurrences can occur in all types of workplaces. Even though awareness of the issue has risen in recent years, unfortunately, instances of sexual harassment — most...
Male-dominated law enforcement culture leaves some vulnerable
The intense camaraderie and protectiveness that law enforcement officers feel toward one another is a source of professional pride for many in the industry. However, the so-called thin blue line that officers dare not cross by getting one another in trouble can leave...
African-American women face the double threat of misogyny noir
There are multiple kinds of discrimination that people can face, and some populations of people are subject to more than one kind of discrimination. Most people understand that women can face gender-based discrimination or abuse in their workplace. Quite a few others...
Fear of workplace retaliation keeps victims of harassment quiet
Women working in law enforcement, whether they patrol the roads as police officers or secure prisons as correctional officers, do great civil service as part of their daily work. They likely take a lot of pride in the job that they do while also putting their safety...
What constitutes sexual harassment in New Mexico?
You love your new place of employment, but there's a problem. One of the coworkers that you need to be around frequently keeps commenting on your looks. It seemed harmless at first, since they were saying they liked your hair or a certain part of your outfit, but now...
What is a whistleblower? Here’s what you should know
You were at work when you saw your managers having a relatively private meeting at an unusual time. You thought you saw money change hands, which seemed odd. You ignored it at the time, but you later overheard someone talking about the "bonus" they'd gotten after...
Female police officers take a stand against harassment
Nine female officers took a stand against sexual harassment and gender discrimination in a recent lawsuit against the Philadelphia Police Department. According to Billy Penn, it roughly equals one suit every other month for the east coast station.The court documents...
Were you fired after reporting sexual harassment?
If you witness sexual harassment in the workplace or experience it yourself, you will probably want to do what you can to make sure that it never happens again. You will likely want to take action by reporting the incident to your manager or the appropriate government...
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Co-star of cop drama quits, claims discrimination and harassment
The ABC show “The Rookie” has lost a co-star. Afton Williamson plays a police officer on the show. She has quit due to claims of sexual harassment and racial discrimination.Williamson posted on Instagram about quitting. She said that the harassment and...