Although often a joyous time, pregnancy presents an array of challenges for working women. Pregnant women may need more time away from work for doctor's visits or small accommodations to continue working. Sadly, employers often view pregnant employees as a liability....
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Why Does Reporting Harassment Protect My Rights?
If you’ve been a victim of harassment in the workplace, you may feel alone and stuck, wondering what to do. It is scary to report harassment in the workplace because a fear of the unknown and a need for the money that steady employment brings, but reporting harassment...
The right to work in a sexual harassment-free environment
Few female workers have the courage to move forward with a complaint about sexual harassment, but the #MeToo movement may have changed things.At least we hope so. Since launching late last year, #MeToo – with roots in the entertainment industry – has women around the...
Sexual harassment still haunts Maryland victims
It seems that every day, a new public figure is accused of sexual harassment. On one hand, this is a positive thing-- it indicates that victims of sexual harassment are finally comfortable coming forward, that sexual abusers are being held accountable and that the...
Harassment cases highlighting ineffectiveness of HR
One of the main facets of a Human Resources (HR) department is resolving workplace conflict. The HR team works to find ways to keep staff and managers content, while helping to prevent and correct infractions. In theory, you should feel like you can report any...