Federal Sexual Harassment Law

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What is the federal law forbidding sexual harassment?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law forbidding sexual harassment. It establishes the legal foundation for preventing sexual harassm...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Who enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the 1964 Federal Civil Rights Act?
The federal agency that enforces Title VII is The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They describe sexual harassment as: Unwelcome sexual advances ...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:13 AM
When do requests, advances or sexual conduct constitute sexual harassment under Federal Sexual Harassment Law?
Such requests, advances, or sexual conduct constitute sexual harassment when it: Affects and individual's employment Unreasonably interferes with an...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:10 AM
What is the time limit to report incidents to federal agencies?
The time for filing complaints with the EEOC can be 180- 300 days, depending on the state in where the incident occurred. U.S. Equal Employment Opportun...
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 at 11:13 AM