In the wake of #TimesUp and #MeToo, the business world continues
to reel over the seemingly shocking realization that sexual
harassment is even more pervasive than most had imagined. This
movement has forced employers across all industries to grapple with
the real worry that sexual harassment may be problematic in their
own workplaces. Victimized employees, too, are coming to realize
that they are not alone. Those who have been harmed are building
camaraderie with kindred spirits and may now have the courage to
report harassment in light of so many others who are doing the
same.
Yet the perceived pitfalls that prevent employees from reporting
sexual harassment have not magically disappeared. Many employees
still fear retaliation, being ostracized, and the general
discomfort that may result from a complaint and investigation. Fear
of reprisal, reputation loss, and general fallout often keep
employees from enthusiastically claiming, "me, too!" But
there may be a 21st-