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The Top 20 Sexual-Harassment Cases of All Time :
In the 1990s, the United States experienced the beginnings of a sexual- harassment revolution, as the number of cases increased, the average profile of victims changed and more laws were created in order to set new precedents and protect individuals against sexual predators. Since then, people from all backgrounds, cultures and social positions have found themselves involved in sexual-harassment cases, from presidents to church leaders to professional sports players.When Romance Ends Up in Court
A manager-employee affair is unwise, no doubt — but sexual harassment? Could be. Last July, the California Supreme Court ruled that an employer can be liable for sexual harassment where a supervisor shows "widespread favoritism" toward an employee with whom he is having a consensual sexual affair. Miller v. Department of Corrections will immediately affect the one in eight Americans who work in California, along with any employers that have headquarters or branches in the state. And since most other states tend to follow California in the employee-rights arena, the ruling may end up having greater national implications. Read full article from the source
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Bullying More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment On The Job, Say Researchers:
ScienceDaily (Mar. 9, 2008) — Workplace bullying, such as belittling comments, persistent criticism of work and withholding resources, appears to inflict more harm on employees than sexual harassment, say researchers who presented their findings at a recent conference.
What is sexual harassment and why is it so difficult to confront?
Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome behavior, or attention, of a sexual nature that interferes with your life and your ability to function at work, home, or school. Sexual advances, forced sexual activity, statements about sexual orientation or sexuality, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature all constitute sexual harassment. The behavior may be direct or implied. Sexual harassment can affect an individual's work or school performance, and can create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Read more
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