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Sexual harassment at work can happen in many ways. A coworker may make unwelcome comments about someone’s looks, an employer may suggest a promotion for sexual favors or an employee may be inappropriately touched. When an employee experiences sexual harassment at...
Speaking up about sexual harassment takes courage. Many employees report misconduct to human resources, expecting the company to investigate and take action. When that response never comes, the problem often extends beyond the original complaint. Understanding the...
Sexual harassment does not always involve explicit verbal comments. Often, it manifests through subtle, quiet behaviors that leave you feeling deeply uncomfortable, anxious or unsafe. If you are in this distressing situation, recognizing what constitutes non-verbal...
Many men hesitate to admit they may be victims of sexual harassment. You may worry the law will not take your experience seriously or fear backlash at work. In Colorado, sexual harassment law does not depend on gender. Instead, it focuses on conduct and impact. If you...
Sexual harassment at work can leave you shaken and unsure of your next move. The hours immediately following an incident often feel overwhelming. Your actions during this critical window may significantly impact any future claim you pursue. Taking specific steps right...
When a coworker or supervisor sends you messages that feel inappropriate or intrusive, it’s hard to know what to do, especially when it happens outside of work. If the messages make you uncomfortable but don’t happen in person, are they still covered under harassment...
You gathered your courage and reported your supervisor’s inappropriate comments to human resources (HR). You thought doing the right thing would protect you. Instead, within weeks, your employer stripped away your responsibilities and excluded you from team meetings....
Across all industries, harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that can cause significant emotional and financial harm to employees across all industries. Ideally, the workplace should foster an environment of respect and professionalism; however, harassment...
Sexual harassment is more common than many workers realize. Far too often, individuals are subjected to inappropriate jokes, unwanted sexual advances and quid pro quo. If you’ve been exposed to these sorts of behaviors and have suffered harm as a result, then you...
Although there has been progress in recognizing, addressing and preventing sexual harassment in Colorado workplaces, it still happens. There are laws in place to protect workers from this behavior and give them options to seek compensation if it negatively impacted...