All Episodes - Drawing a Line
Insights and information for individuals concerned about sexual and other forms of harassment occurring on the job
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Maine Governor Demonstrates "Drawing a Line."
Maine Governor Janet Mills recently demonstratedthe effectiveness of “Drawing a Line” when responding to actions that violatethe rule of law.
Confronting the Superstar Harasser
Confronting the Superstar Harasser is from blog 140 of the Drawing a Line wordpress blog.
Drawing a Line is now more important than ever.
Drawing a Line is now more important than ever, from Blog #139 of the Drawing a Line Blog.
Is your boss a bully?
Learn your options for responding to a boss who is a bully.
Crossing a Line
This podcast, called Crossing a Line, contains an excerpt from the book Drawing a Line- A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment.
Read about Workplace Bullying
Read the article "The Untouchables," by William Hubbartt that appeared in the HRDirector magazine. The article has been reproduced in the Drawing a Line wordpress blog.
Read about workplace bullying
William Hubbartt has authored an article entitled "The Untouchables," which appears in the September, 2024 issue of The HRDirector magazine.
Recognizing Predatory Behavior
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Is it snitching if you report sexual harassment?
Is it snitching if you report sexual harassment? For insights on this timely issue, check the Drawing a Line Blog and podcast.
Is your anti-harassment policy up to date?
Tips and ideas for updating your anti-harassment and sexual harassment policy from the Drawing a Line Blog and Podcast.
When Joking Crosses the Line
When does joking cross the line and become harassment? The Drawing a Line podcast examines this critical workplace issue.
Girl Watching: Harmless or Harassment
Girl watching: many guys do it in the workplace. Is it harmless or is it harassment? Tune in to find out.
How will your employer respond to a sexual harassment complaint?
Learn what happens when you present a sexual harassment complaint to your employer.
How will your employer respond to a sexual harassment complaint?
Learn what happens after an individual presents a sexual harassment complaint.
Sexual Harassment from the Male Point of View
There's two sides to every story. Check the Drawing a line Blog and podcast on this controversial topic.
New Law Provides Pregnancy Protections
Learn about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Check the Drawing a Line podcast and blog.
Do you know how to assert your job rights?
Employment laws give you certain job rights. This podcast offers ideas on how to assert your job rights when necessary.
6 Steps to Make Your Sexual Harassment Complaint Stick
Learn how to make a sexual harassment complaint to effectively stop unwanted conduct.
What are your options when you experience sexual harrassment?
Check the Drawing a Line WordPress blog and podcast to learn your options for response to sexual harassment.
$2 Million Sex Harassment Settlement Is Just the Beginning
Find out how the EEOC gets injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of sex harassment and discrimination.
Recognize the 6 power dynamics of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is more about power than sexual or romantic interest. Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast for todays report.
The Supreme Court considers hostile environment as an actional basis for sexual harassment.
Employers who tolerate sexual harassment can be liable for allowing a hostile environment.
Leading Cases Draw Attention to Sexual Harassment
While government regulations against sexual harassment were issued in the late 1970s, this topic remains an issue of concern to many employees who continue to experience such conduct. Leading cases draw attention to sexual harassment.
Sexual Joking Survey Prompts Intense Replies
We asked readers "When does sexual joking or teasing become sexual harassment? Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast for our results.
Survey Results- Sexual Joking and Teasing at Work
We asked readers-listeners about frequency of sexual joking and teasing in the workplace. Here's what they said.
When Does Sexual Joking or Teasing Become Sexual Harassment?
Is there sexual joking or teasing that occurs in your workplace? You are invited to participate in a survey from the Drawing a Line Podcast and blog.
When Does Sexual Tension at Work Become Sexual Harassment?
Sometimes close working relationships lead to sexual tension. When Does Sexual Tension at Work Become Sexual Harassment?
Six ways to protect yourself from sexual harassment at the company holiday party
It's holiday party season. Do you know how to protect yourself from aggressive or unwanted sexual attention at holiday parties? Check the Drawing a Line podcast and blog.
Can Performance Management Help Curtail Sexual Harassment?
Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast for insights on this important issue.
When do Compliments Become Sexual Harassment?
Check the Drawing a Line Blog and Podcast to find out when compliments can become sexual harassment.
Are You Enabling Sexual Harassment at Your Job?
It’s not my problem, or is it? Are you enabling sexual harassment at your job? This is the current topic from the Drawing a Line podcast and blog. https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/10/08/are-you-enabling-sexual-harassment-at-your-job-blog-113-10-9-2023/
Strategies for Confronting Your Boss
Do you have to deal with a difficult boss? Here are some strategies for confronting your boss, from the Drawing a Line podcast and blog.
Seven Tips for Building Personal Power to Stop Sexual Harassment
Build personal power to stop sexual harassment. Podcast and blog. See: Seven Tips for Building Personal Power to Stop Sexual Harassment - Blog # 111 - 9/11/2023
Do you pass the sexual harassee test?
Do you pass the sexual harassee test? Find out how to protect yourself. Follow the Drawing a Line sexual harassment blog and podcast.
When Sexual Harassment Hits the Bottom Line
A question for C-suite executives, what happens when sexual harassment hits the bottom line?
Understand Your Rights Under New Pregnancy Law
A new law providing pregnancy rights for employees took effect last month. It's called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Listen to the Drawing a Line Blog and podcast for more information.
New Law Calls Attention to Pregnancy Discrimination
Seventy two percent of women will become pregnant while employed at some time in their lives. Many experience adverse reactions from management often including job loss. Find out how the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act can help.
Brazen professor directs female students to remove shirts
Did you know that federal law protects students from sexual harassment? Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast.
Five tips for responding when you observe sexual harassment incidents.
Today's topic from the Drawing a Line blog and podcast. Five tips for responding when you observe sexual harassment incidents.
Five tips for protecting your child during their first employment experience.
Is your child starting a new job this summer season? Check this week's Drawing a Line podcast and blog for todays topic: 5 Tips for protecting your child during their first employment experience.
What is the reach of your EEOC harassment complaint?
Have you been harassed at work? Find out what is the reach of your EEOC harassment complaint. Information from the Drawing a Line wordpress blog at drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com.
Can Criminal Charges Strengthen Your Sexual Harassment Complaint? Blog # 102 – 5/1/2023.
Can sexual harassment result in criminal charges. Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/05/01/can-criminal-charges-strengthen-your-sexual-harassment-complaint-blog-102-5-1-2023/
Millions Collected for Discrimination Victims Blog # 101 – 4/17/2023.
Find out what you might receive if you are a victim of sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/millions-collected-for-discrimination-victims-blog-101-4-17-2023/
“Drawing a Line” Confronts Sexual Harassment, Blog #100 4-2-2023
"Drawing a Line" confronts sexual harassment, view blog post #100 and podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/04/02/drawing-a-line-confronts-sexual-harassment-blog-100-4-2-2023/
What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Blog # 99 3-19-2023
Telling a sexual harasser to stop in one important way to confront this unwanted conduct. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/what-part-of-no-dont-you-understand-blog-99-3-19-2023/
Seven Important Steps to Take in Response to a Sexual Harassment Complaint – Blog # 98 – 3/6/23.
Do you know what to do if you observe or receive a complaint about sexual harassment? Check the Drawing a Line podcase or blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/seven-important-steps-to-take-in-response-to-a-sexual-harassment-complaint-blog-98-3-6-23/
How to recognize sexual harassment behavior – Blog # 97 – 2/21/2023
Do you know what conduct is sexual harassment? Learn to recognize harassing behavior. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/02/21/how-to-recognize-sexual-harassment-behavior-blog-97-2-21-2023/
6 Tips for proving your sexual harassment claim Blog # 96, 2-6-2023
If you are thinking about whether or not to present a sexual harassment complaint, consider these tips for how to prove a sexual harassment claim. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/02/06/6-tips-for-proving-your-sexual-harassment-claim-blog-96-2-6-2023/
College Coed Reports Harassment to Offenders’ Mothers Blog #95, 1-25-2023
Are you considering airing a sexual harassment complaint on social media? First check the Drawing a Line Blog and Podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/01/25/college-coed-reports-harassment-to-offenders-mothers-blog-95-1-25-2023/
Eight Questions to Expect if You Complain About Sexual Harassment Blog #94, 1-9-2023
Are you thinking about filing a complaint of sexual harassment? Check this week’s Drawing a Line podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/eight-questions-to-expect-if-you-complain-about-sexual-harassment-blog-94-1-9-2023/
7 Signs that you work with a serial sexual harasser. Blog # 93. 12-27-2022
Are you working with an obnoxious co-worker or boss? Check this week's blog or podcast: 7 Signs that you work with a serial sexual harasser. Blog # 93. 12-27-2022. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/12/27/7-signs-that-you-work-with-a-serial-sexual-harasser-blog-93-12-27-2022/
Speak Out Act offers new harassment protections. Blog # 92. 12-12-2022
A new federal law offers added protection for victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/speak-out-act-offers-new-harassment-protections-blog-92-12-12-2022/
Recognize your Retaliation Rights Blog # 91. 11-29-2022
This week's Drawing a Line podcast and blog provide valuable tips if you are experiencing retaliation because of employment discrimination or harassment issues. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/11/29/recognize-your-retaliation-rights-blog-91-11-29-2022/
She said – He said — The different perspectives of sexual harassment. Blog # 90. 11-7-2022.
She said- he said, an examination of the different perspectives of sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/11/07/she-said-he-said-the-different-perspectives-of-sexual-harassment-blog-90-11-7-2022/
6 Strategies to overcome indecision in confronting workplace sexual harassment. Blog # 89. 10-25-2022.
Are you experiencing sexual propositions at work? For tips on how to respond, check the Drawing a Line Podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/10/25/6-strategies-to-overcome-indecision-in-confronting-workplace-sexual-harassment-blog-89-10-25-2022/
Workplace Romance: when excitement becomes dicey. Blog # 88. 10-11-2022.
Considering romance in the workplace? Check our podcast first. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/10/11/workplace-romance-when-excitement-becomes-dicey-blog-88-10-11-2022/
Six tips to protect your teen from sexual harassment. Blog # 87. 9/27/2022.
Learn how to protect your teen from sexual harassment on the job. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/09/27/six-tips-to-protect-your-teen-from-sexual-harassment-blog-87-9-27-2022/
Recognize the six body language cues used by Sexual Harassers – Blog # 86. 9/5/2022.
I can't believe what he just did! Was that sexual harassment? Learn body language cues used by sexual harassers. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/09/05/recognize-the-six-body-language-cues-used-by-sexual-harassers-blog-86-9-5-2022/
Nondisclosure Pacts Help to Perpetuate Sexual Harassment – Blog # 85. 8-22-2022.
Have you made a discrimination or harassment complaint and been offered a settlement agreement? Learn how nondisclosure pacts help to perpetuate sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/08/22/nondisclosure-pacts-help-to-perpetuate-sexual-harassment-blog-85-8-22-2022/
Value of Sexual Harassment Proposed at $7.6M – Blog # 84. 8-8-2022.
Would higher damages awards help to curtail sexual harassment? Check the Drawing a Line blog and podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/08/08/value-of-sexual-harassment-proposed-at-7-6m-blog-84-8-8-2022/
Workers protected from third-party harassment – Blog # 83. 7-25-2022.
Have you been sexually harassed by a customer while working? Check the Drawing a Line blog or podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/07/25/workers-protected-from-third-party-harassment-blog-83-7-25-2022/
Six tips for bystander intervention in sexual harassment – Blog # 82. 7-12-2022.
Learn about how bystander intervention can help curtail sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/07/12/six-tips-for-bystander-intervention-in-sexual-harassment-blog-82-7-12-2022/
Know your nine Options in responding to sexual harassment. Blog topic # 81. 6-27-2022.
When you know your options, you can respond effectively to when subjected to sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/06/27/know-your-nine-options-in-responding-to-sexual-harassment-blog-topic-81-6-27-2022/
Can emotional intelligence help defeat sexual harassment? – Blog # 80. 6-13-2022.
Find out how emotional intelligence can help defeat sexual harassment This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/06/13/can-emotional-intelligence-help-defeat-sexual-harassment-blog-80-6-13-2022/
New Sexual Harassment Protections – Blog #79. 5-30-2022.
Sexual harassment protections extended to non-binary individuals. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/05/30/new-sexual-harassment-protections-blog-79-5-30-2022/
What Can Animal Behavior Teach Us About Sexual Harassment? – Blog # 78. 5-16-2022.
Learn what animal behavior can teach us about sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/05/16/what-can-animal-behavior-teach-us-about-sexual-harassment-blog-78-5-16-2022/
Does Unconscious Bias Cause Sexual Harassment? – Blog # 77. 5-2-2022.
Does Unconscious Bias Cause Sexual Harassment? Check the Drawing a Line podcast or Blog. This episode is available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/05/01/does-unconscious-bias-cause-sexual-harassment-blog-77-5-2-2022/
7 Issues to consider if you are asked to be a witness to Sexual Harassment Blog # 76. 4-18-2022.
Many individuals are reluctant to be named as a witness in a sexual harassment complaint. Here are seven issues to consider. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/04/18/7-issues-to-consider-if-you-are-asked-to-be-a-witness-to-sexual-harassment-blog-76-4-18-2022/
Six Tips for Assertive Response to Sexual Harassment Blog # 75. 4-4-2022.
Learn how an assertive response to sexual harassment can deflect or stop this unwanted behavior. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/04/04/six-tips-for-assertive-response-to-sexual-harassment-blog-75-4-4-2022/
When Does Humor Become Harassment? Blog # 74. 3-23-2022.
In many workplaces, employees experience sexually oriented humor or joking behavior. This can escalate to actionable sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/03/23/when-does-humor-become-harassment-blog-74-3-23-2022/
63% of workers lose job after discrimination complaint per report. Blog # 73. 3-7-2022.
The Drawing a Line blog and podcast examine issues relating to retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/03/07/63-of-workers-lose-job-after-discrimination-complaint-per-report-blog-73-3-7-2022/
6 Tips to Make Your Case When Presenting a Sexual Harassment Complaint. Blog # 72. 2-21-2022.
Six tips to make your case when presenting a sexual harassment complaint. Drawing a Line blog and podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/02/21/6-tips-to-make-your-case-when-presenting-a-sexual-harassment-complaint-blog-72-2-21-2022/
Paramour Preference = Playing with Fire. Blog # 71. 2-7-2022.
The Drawing a Line podcast and blog examine the issue of Paramour Preference, where a manager selects a romantic partner in an employment decision. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/02/07/paramour-preference-playing-with-fire-blog-71-2-7-2022/
What life is like after sexual harassment. Blog # 70. 1-24-2022.
The Drawing a Line blog and podcast examines what life is like after sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/01/24/what-life-is-like-after-sexual-harassment-blog-70-1-24-2022/
Workplace Romance Flourishes Even Under Covid. Blog # 69. 1-10-2022.
Workplace Romance Flourishes Even Under Covid. Blog # 69 Drawing a Line blog. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2022/01/10/workplace-romance-flourishes-even-under-covid-blog-69-1-10-2022/
6 Tips for Combatting Sexism. Blog # 68. 12-27-2021.
6 Tips for Combatting Sexism. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/12/27/6-tips-for-combatting-sexism-blog-68-12-27-2021/
The Male Gaze – Is it a form of sexual harassment? Blog # 67. 12-13-2021.
The Male Gaze - Is it a form of sexual harassment? Listen to our podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/the-male-gaze-is-it-a-form-of-sexual-harassment-blog-67-12-13-2021/
Stopping sexual harassment-who checks the checker? Blog # 66. 11-29-2021.
Who Checks the Checker? The Drawing a Line wordpress blog offers ideas for stopping sexual harassment when internal complaints fail to stop the misconduct. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/stopping-sexual-harassment-who-checks-the-checker-blog-66-11-29-2021/
Does reporting harassment make you a snitch? Blog # 65. 11-11-2021.
Many individuals endure unwanted sexual or other harassment at work because they don't want to be branded as a snitch. Tune into this episode to learn more about you can handle this situation. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/11/11/does-reporting-harassment-make-you-a-snitch-blog-65-11-11-2021/
Does Social Media Fuel Sexual Harassment? Blog # 64. 10-25-2021.
This Drawing a Line podcast offers information about how to respond to incidents of sexual harassment occurring on social media. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/10/25/does-social-media-fuel-sexual-harassment-blog-64-10-25-2021/
Sexual Harassment – Is it really just joking around? Blog # 63. 10-7-2021.
Reader comments in reaction to a recent survey conducted by the Drawing a Line blog. [ Blog #50 survey “Have you observed sexual harassment?” This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/10/07/sexual-harassment-is-it-really-just-joking-around-blog-63-10-7-2021/
Remote work prompts new forms of sexual harassment. Blog # 61. 9-21-2021.
Find out how remote work is creating new forms of sexual harassment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/09/21/remote-work-prompts-new-forms-of-sexual-harassment-blog-61-9-21-2021/
Is it Flirting or Sexual Harassment? Blog # 59. 8-30-2021.
Find out when flirting becomes sexual harassment and what to do. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/08/30/is-it-flirting-or-sexual-harassment-blog-59-8-30-2021/
#MeToo Effect Credited in Announced Cuomo Resignation. Blog # 58 8-17-2021.
As more victims of sexual harassment speak out, whether complaining internally to the offender or the employer or filing a discrimination complaint with the government, such actions draw a line and help to stop unwanted sexual conduct. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/08/17/metoo-effect-credited-in-announced-cuomo-resignation-blog-58-8-17-2021/
Protecting our personal space. Blog # 57 7-31-2021.
Find out how to respond when someone invades your personal space. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/07/31/protecting-our-personal-space-blog-57-7-31-2021/
Snappy retorts to sexual banter. Blog#55. 7-13-2021.
This episode of the Drawing a Line Blog offers ideas and snappy retorts to sexual banter that may occur in the workplace. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/07/13/snappy-retorts-to-sexual-banter-blog55-7-13-2021/
Evaluate your alternatives when deciding how to respond to sexual harassment. Blog topic # 46. 2-1-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/02/01/evaluate-your-alternatives-when-deciding-how-to-respond-to-sexual-harassment-blog-topic-46-2-1-2021/
Men appear to take sexual harassment lightly until victimized. Blog topic # 54. 6-14-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/06/14/men-appear-to-take-sexual-harassment-lightly-until-victimized-blog-topic-54-6-14-2021/
Survey: Co-workers reluctant to get involved when sexual harassment occurs. Blog topic # 53. 6-1-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/survey-co-workers-reluctant-to-get-involved-when-sexual-harassment-occurs-blog-topic-53-6-1-2021/ This episode provides findings to the recent survey from the Drawing a Line Blog #50, "Have you observed sexual harassment?"
Sexual Harassment Victims Reveal Intense Feelings. Blog topic # 52. 5-13-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/05/13/sexual-harassment-victims-reveal-intense-feelings-blog-topic-52-5-13-2021/
Billions Spent to Resolve Sexual Harassment Claims Blog topic # 51. 4-27-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/04/27/billions-spent-to-resolve-sexual-harassment-claims-blog-topic-51-4-27-2021/
Sexual harassment: If you see something, do you say something? Blog topic # 49. 3-15-2021.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://drawingaline175408723.wordpress.com/2021/03/15/sexual-harassment-if-you-see-something-do-you-say-something-blog-topic-49-3-15-2021/