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  • Workplace Harassment Meter

    Workplace Harassment Meter

    Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are different types of harassment and discrimination people may experience at work. There are also different levels of harassment. Not every type of harassment warrants the same reaction. While it may be hard to assess someone’s intent, understanding the severity of harassment can help you decide what options you have available. …

  • Defining the Different Types of Workplace Harassment

    Defining the Different Types of Workplace Harassment

    Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are many different types of discrimination and harassment that can happen in the workplace. Not all harassment is illegal or actionable under federal law.  That doesn’t mean it is right, and it shouldn’t be addressed. In these cases, you can reference communication strategies or consider reporting an issue to your boss or HR Department.  Our primary…

  • Navigating Harassment Complaints: A Who’s Who

    Navigating Harassment Complaints: A Who’s Who

    Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you decide to make a complaint it is important to understand who you can speak to, who they represent and what their roles and responsibilities are.

  • Check Your State Fair Employment Agency

    Check Your State Fair Employment Agency

    Reading Time: 10 minutesAll but five states have an agency to investigate workplace harassment and discrimination complaints and enforce local harassment and discrimination laws. These state agencies are collectively referred to as Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPA).  You file a charge of discrimination with your state agency. If federal laws apply to your claim, in…

  • Document Everything!

    Document Everything!

    Reading Time: 2 minutesDownload The Wolf and The Bee Free Documentation Templates to record details while navigating workplace harassment and discrimination.

  • Track Important Filing Deadlines

    Track Important Filing Deadlines

    Reading Time: 2 minutesEven if you decide not to escalate a workplace harassment or discrimination complaint beyond your company, it is important to know some key information and dates from the beginning, because: Keep track of important dates: EEOC filing deadlines: Keeping track of important deadlines will provide you with a clear timeline to make…