In 2017, the “me too” hashtag exploded across social media as women — and men — recounted instances in which they were sexually harassed. More than half of American women have experienced unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances from men, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll released in October 2017. Per the poll’s findings, approximately 33 million American women have been sexually harassed in work-related incidents.
With the issue dominating major media outlets toward the end of the year, small business employers — including HVAC contractors — are advised to take the time to review current sexual harassment policies in place, or, if they don’t have a policy, consider implementing one.