In light of the recent troubling behavior by now defunct-San Diego mayor Bob Filner and the many allegations against him for to sexual harassment, we thought we should educate our readers about the subject and how women can better protect themselves in the work place.
We spoke to Los Angeles, CA based attorney Michelle Lee Flores and got “inside scoop.” She counsels, defends, and represents companies when they get into hot water with their employees regarding these kinds of issues.
Michelle Flores
Although it may seem counter intuitive to talk to the “enemy,” as it turns out, Ms.Flores’ understanding of the ins-and-outs of what it takes for employees to file, face, and confront this very difficult subject provides invaluable intel many companies may themselves be resistant to reveal.
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/eviecressida/1250955/
Before we give the helpful tips, we’d first like to define what sexual harassment really is. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination when it would not have occurred but for the person’s gender. It is covered under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act . Some of the most recognized forms of sexual harassment are: Direct sexual advances or propositions, including higher-ranked employees asking for sexual favors. Intimidating or excluding women employees to jeopardize their employment status. Creating a hostile workplace for women by using sexist jokes, remarks, or pinning up sexually explicit or pornographic photos. Here are Ms.Flores’ tips for identifying and managing this very challenging problem. 1. What are the rules? Is there an employee handbook? If there’s a handbook (and there absolutely should be), then by all means read it. It should give you the basics about how your company defines this unwelcome behavior. 2. When is it the right time to report something?
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When you feel uncomfortable with something someone is saying or even implications someone is making, you have both the right and the obligation to say something to someone. If you don’t file a claim, it could work against you, and if you witness behavior but don’t file a claim, it could work against the victim. So it’s important to initiate a claim of inappropriate behavior. 3. How do I know the harassing behavior at work that makes me feel icky is actually violating the law? Women don’t want to make a big deal out of something in general.
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They’re concerned they’re making a mountain out of mole hill and everyone in the office will hate them or castigate them. It makes them feel powerless, like they can’t handle something themselves. As if they’re telling on someone when they should be able to handle it without alerting the authorities. The bottom line, according to Flores is your feelings and concerns are legit. 4. How do I tell the person that his/her behavior is offensive to me? Sometimes the best way to tell the offender is through another person. If your offender isn’t your boss, then the first person to tell is your boss. If it’s a co-worker who’s making inappropriate comments or gestures, then perhaps another co-worker in the office can “warn” the person. Saying for example,
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“I’ve been hearing some of the comments you’ve been making to Jane and you should know you’re crossing the line and could lose your job.” 5. Why you shouldn’t be afraid to stand up. The issue of harassment isn’t an issue of strength or weakness. It takes more courage to say something than it does not to. You’re reporting this because it has to be done for the sake of the community. Someone has to be the one to tell the person to stop or get them out for the sake of all the potential victims
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/eviecressida/1250955/
Before we give the helpful tips, we’d first like to define what sexual harassment really is. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination when it would not have occurred but for the person’s gender. It is covered under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act . Some of the most recognized forms of sexual harassment are: Direct sexual advances or propositions, including higher-ranked employees asking for sexual favors. Intimidating or excluding women employees to jeopardize their employment status. Creating a hostile workplace for women by using sexist jokes, remarks, or pinning up sexually explicit or pornographic photos. Here are Ms.Flores’ tips for identifying and managing this very challenging problem. 1. What are the rules? Is there an employee handbook? If there’s a handbook (and there absolutely should be), then by all means read it. It should give you the basics about how your company defines this unwelcome behavior. 2. When is it the right time to report something?
http://mikewaldenreview.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/acne-no-more-by-mike-walden-stop-acne/
When you feel uncomfortable with something someone is saying or even implications someone is making, you have both the right and the obligation to say something to someone. If you don’t file a claim, it could work against you, and if you witness behavior but don’t file a claim, it could work against the victim. So it’s important to initiate a claim of inappropriate behavior. 3. How do I know the harassing behavior at work that makes me feel icky is actually violating the law? Women don’t want to make a big deal out of something in general.
http://acnenomorereviewscam.eklablog.com/acne-no-more-mike-walden-review-recipe-for-acne-skin-less-milk-and-sal-a100774337
They’re concerned they’re making a mountain out of mole hill and everyone in the office will hate them or castigate them. It makes them feel powerless, like they can’t handle something themselves. As if they’re telling on someone when they should be able to handle it without alerting the authorities. The bottom line, according to Flores is your feelings and concerns are legit. 4. How do I tell the person that his/her behavior is offensive to me? Sometimes the best way to tell the offender is through another person. If your offender isn’t your boss, then the first person to tell is your boss. If it’s a co-worker who’s making inappropriate comments or gestures, then perhaps another co-worker in the office can “warn” the person. Saying for example,
http://joeyatlasscamm.eklablog.com/impact-on-the-reduction-of-bad-cholesterol-a101236072
“I’ve been hearing some of the comments you’ve been making to Jane and you should know you’re crossing the line and could lose your job.” 5. Why you shouldn’t be afraid to stand up. The issue of harassment isn’t an issue of strength or weakness. It takes more courage to say something than it does not to. You’re reporting this because it has to be done for the sake of the community. Someone has to be the one to tell the person to stop or get them out for the sake of all the potential victims
