A study suggests that workers in Delaware and around the country who report on-the-job sexual harassment often face retaliation of one kind or another. The study, which was published on Oct. 15, was conducted by the National Women’s Law Center and based on an analysis...
How can women in Delaware report sexual harassment?
In November 2017, over 200 women who had worked in U.S. government agencies signed a letter declaring that they had been victims of sexual harassment. According to the letter, the women had been pushed out of government positions by male employees who harassed and...
Sexual harassment affects even highly professional victims
You might think that highly successful and professional doctors do not face sexual harassment, but it occurs far more than most people realize. An orthopedic surgeon is a highly trained medical care provider, yet a recent study published in the journal Clinical...
Study shows sexual harassment in orthopedic residencies
A significant percentage of female orthopedic surgeons said they had experienced sexual harassment during their residency training, according to a study conducted by the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. The study consisted of an anonymous 12-question survey...
Sexual harassment concerns against EDward Gaming
Laws against sexual harassment at the workplace are designed to protect employees. Organizations in Delaware should be trained to handle cases of sexual harassment, such as the one currently involving EDward Gaming. Sexual harassment at EDward Gaming A former employee...
You lost your job. Was it wrongful termination?
After losing your job, you probably face a wide variety of questions. Will the loss of your job damage your career? Can you find a new position? How will you support yourself and your family? If you suspect that your employer fired you without reason, you may face one...
You lost your job. Was it wrongful termination?
After losing your job, you probably face a wide variety of questions. Will the loss of your job damage your career? Can you find a new position? How will you support yourself and your family? If you suspect that your employer fired you without reason, you may face one...
Nurse files lawsuit alleging whistleblower retaliation
People who report wrongdoing in the workplace are often referred to as "whistleblowers." Employees in Delaware who are considering becoming whistleblowers may be interested in an ongoing case in North Carolina. The lawsuit involves a former nurse who says that she was...
Identifying retaliation in the workplace
When people in Delaware report an act of harassment or discrimination at work, they might also experience retaliation from an employer. Retaliation is prohibited in some circumstances, but in other cases, it is not necessarily illegal. This can be complex, and...
Hockey mascot sidelined due to sexual harassment allegations
The man who plays the mascot for the NHL's Los Angeles Kings is on suspension after allegations of sexual harassment were made against him. The development has caused legal experts in Delaware and other parts of the country to take notice. The suit against the man who...
