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...
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Post-traumatic stress a reported problem after sexual harassment
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....
HR departments do not receive most harassment complaints
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...
Steps for building your sexual harassment claim
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...
Teacher sues school superintendent for sexual harassment
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...
What is a hostile work environment?
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...