Released on = January 23, 2006, 5:01 pm

Press Release Author = Boots Herbal Stores

Industry = Accounting

Press Release Summary = Sexual harassment in the workplace can affect anyone in any
job. While not limited to women, the statistics show that only 15% of charges are
filed by males. Sexual harassment destroys the work environment. The anxiety and
frustration experienced by victims can impact their quality of life and the quality
of their work.

Press Release Body = Sexual harassment in the workplace can affect anyone in any
job. While not limited to women, the statistics show that only 15% of charges are
filed by males. Sexual harassment destroys the work environment. The anxiety and
frustration experienced by victims can impact their quality of life and the quality
of their work. Although steps are being taken to eliminate sexual harassment in the
workplace, employers and law agencies cannot always prevent it but they can help
victims by responding to complaints and dealing with the violators. The internet can
now be a first port of call for help, suggest a new website
www.online-settlement.com
The laws regarding sexual harassment remain vague since what is considered
harassment by one individual may not be by another. To that effect, laws are created
to protect the victim and knowing your rights can help you face harassers and
employers when dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace.

WHAT CONSTITUTES SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

Sexual harassment can be made by members of the same gender and it does not have to
be from a person in a position of superiority over the victim. The harasser may be
a co-worker or even a non-employee depending on the circumstances.
An individual can file a charge of harassment even if they are not the intended
target. Any person who feels affected by the offensive nature of the harassment can
make a charge.
Sexual harassment can take many forms. If you feel that your work, emotional or
physical safety are being threatened or affected by sexual undertones in the
workplace it may be considered harassment. Each case is dealt with individually and
companies will have different policies for what they consider to be sexual
harassment and how they deal with it.

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

You have the legal right to work in an environment that is free of sexual harassment.
You also have the right not to receive retaliation for making a charge, testifying
or participating in an investigation into the charge.

WHERE DO I FILE A CHARGE?

A sexual harassment charge must be filed with the (EEOC) before a private lawsuit
can be made. The charge can be filed at an EEOC office or through the mail. You can
find information on your nearest office through their website at www.eeoc.gov.
Taking a stand against sexual harassment in the workplace is important for everyone.
Helping to identify problems and expose violators will increase awareness of the
situation and make the work environment safer for everyone.

\"Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly
or implicitly affects an individual\'s employment, unreasonably interferes with an
individual\'s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
work environment.\" suggests Keith Woolley of the webfirm www.online-settlement.com


Web Site = http://www.online-settlement.com

Contact Details = Keith Woolley||5 Castle Walk||Newcastle , ST5
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