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All Kentucky employees have the right to a safe and healthy workplace environment. Federal and state laws protect you from sexual harassment at work, including quid pro quo sexual harassment. The term quid pro quo comes from a Latin phrase meaning “something for...
Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Kentucky’s workplaces. Those who are subjected to this behavior can feel unsafe on the job, and their emotional, mental, and physical well-being can be put at risk. And those who are brave enough to report harassment can...
People in Kentucky go to work each day and are supposed to perform their various job requirements. They are also supposed to receive the support from their managers and co-workers that they need to do their jobs. However, there are many people who do not receive this...
Sexual harassment can cause a lot of harm. It can leave you feeling unsafe in the workplace and humiliated in front of your co-workers. It can also lead to adverse employment decisions and even wrongful termination when you try to bring the behavior to a stop....
In Kentucky, across the United States and all over the world, workplace harassment has been an increasing focus. A primary issue in the workplace has been sexual harassment. Despite more people being aware of the problem and giving employees who are subjected to it...
For Kentucky victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, there are known problems they will face while it is happening and in the aftermath. That includes a lack of upward mobility, the potential of retaliation for protesting, diminished income, job loss and more....
Human resource departments should address worker complaints and assure compliance with employment laws. But a recent survey of workers reveals that most harassment victims reported harassment to their managers instead of their human resource department. Findings The...
Despite recent efforts in prevention, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in the land of bourbon and horses. It can have serious implications for workers, too. Far too often, those who work in the healthcare and retail industries are subjected to not only...
Public agencies are not generally assumed to be the site of incidents of sexual harassment. Nevertheless, when such incidents occur in a public setting, the matter usually draws intense public scrutiny. This phenomenon is much more intense when the setting is a public...
Work environments throughout Kentucky differ with regard to many different factors. Their needs for skilled workers, the jobs their workers perform, and the number of individuals employed can all vary based on the industry of the employer. Despite the many differences...