Sexual Harassment Myths

In the United States, employees are protected from a wide range of inappropriate behavior in the workplace by federal laws. One of the most important employee protections is that against sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can occur in a number of different circumstances, but generally speaking, it involves unwelcome sexual comments or advances from co-workers or superiors. Unfortunately, a number of different, and dangerous, myths regarding sexual harassment have become common, including the following:

• Myth: Sexual harassment doesn’t affect many people.
• Fact: While estimates vary widely, surveys demonstrate that significant numbers of employees in America have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

• Myth: Sexual harassment only affects women.
• Fact: While women make up the vast majority of sexual harassment cases, it is not only confined to women. In fact, around 10% of sexual harassment claims are filed by men, not women.

• Myth: Sexual harassment usually occurs because the victim was dressing or acting in a way that indicated that they invited the attention.
• Fact: Sexual harassment is typically committed by people in positions of power, and it can affect anyone, regardless of how they act or dress.

These and other common misconceptions about sexual harassment are unfair distortions of the unfortunate reality of this despicable behavior.

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If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual harassment from a federal employer, you may be eligible to take legal action. Contact a federal employment attorney of the Vaughn Law Firm today at 877-615-9495 to discuss your case with an experienced legal professional.