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The Tennessee Human Rights Act

Sexual Harassment

The Tennessee Human Rights Act is for those who have been the victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, the effects can be devastating. In addition to the psychological and emotional trauma they may sustain, those who report sexual harassment…

Can You Sue Your Employer For Emotional Distress?

Sexual Harassment

If you have suffered mental or emotional distress caused by sexual harassment in the workplace, you may be entitled to sue your employer. Emotional distress can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including Fear Worry Shock Embarrassment Humiliation Loss…

Sexual Assault Defined

Sexual Harassment

Each state has its own definition of what sexual assault is, but they all follow the same idea. In general, sexual assault can refer to a variety of sex crimes, like one person touching another in a sexual manner or…

I Was Sexually Harassed at Work, Can I Sue?

Sexual Harassment

I was sexually harassed at work, can I sue? It would be nice if we could simply prevent others from saying things to us that we don’t like. Fortunately, while a lot of disturbing things that others say to us…

What is The Law on Harassment?

Sexual Harassment

The law on sexual harassment in the workplace is strictly prohibited by both state and federal civil rights laws. Knowing what the law has to say about sexual harassment will help you understand what is and what is not acceptable…

What to Do If You Are Experiencing Sexual Harassment At Work

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, harmful, and all too common. According to some national studies, as many as 5 out of 10 women and 4 out of 10 men reported experiencing sexual harassment at work in the past…

What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment?

Sexual Harassment

Many people are under the impression that in order to be sexually harassed, a boss or coworker must have physically touched you or attempted to do so. However, sexual harassment does not always involve touching. This could constitute working in…

Am I Being Sexually Harassed at Work?

Sexual Harassment

Being sexually harassed at work is illegal and should not be tolerated in any workplace. It can cause serious damage to your productivity, morale, and self-esteem and can lead to the individual alleged to have harassed you losing their job,…

What Can a Supervisor Should Take to Sexual Harassment Complaints?

Sexual Harassment

What can a supervisor should take to sexual harassment complaints? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency that enforces the laws that make it illegal to discriminate against any employee on the basis of their age, race,…

What is Considered as Harassment in the Workplace?

Sexual Harassment

Over the past decade, harassment in the workplace has become a major employment issue. The term harassment as it applies to the workplace generally refers to harassment of a sexual nature. Employers have a legal obligation to ensure that their…