Sexual Harassment?

[Cancel 2016.2]

http://www.businessweek.com/article...ee-not-protected-from-sexual-harassment#r=rss

I guess I can see the point about not being able to sue the employer, but how is this not still sexual harassment? Could she not still sue the shit out of the bureau chief on an individual basis and then file for hiring discrimination?

Also, does this mean unpaid interns are not covered under a businesses safety standards?

 

[tekkychick]

That is pretty gross. Another reason for people to refuse to be unpaid interns. Yeah, what other workplace rules don't cover them?

 

[Cancel 2016.2]

That is pretty gross. Another reason for people to refuse to be unpaid interns. Yeah, what other workplace rules don't cover them?

All of the above aspects concern me. I would think if you are working for someone, it is the actual WORK that you do and not the pay that you receive that would determine if you are employed. The fact that the courts have ruled these interns are not protected is beyond the pale.

I would agree that the only way to resolve this is to either protect them with a new law or the interns should refuse to work without at least some pay. I shot this to both my Senators and my Rep with a giant WTF? I would urge others to consider doing the same.