Sexual Harassment in the Fitness Workplace

by Amanda Vogel, MA
Career Path: How can you prevent or, in unfortunate circumstances, handle this ugly issue?
... or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at www.eeoc.gov. Act promptly, as you have only 180 days from the date of the ...
Beverly and Barb are best friends in their 40s who’ve hired 22-year-old Trainer Tom for partner personal training. Dur­ing their first session, Tom demonstrates how to do a squat, offering cues to help the women understand proper technique. “You want to be feeling this in your butt muscles,” he says, in a matter-of-fact manner. “I want to be feeling your butt muscles,” blurts Beverly, gently pa...
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