# When Power Skews Consent: The Legal Truth About Workplace Harassment

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Podcast: [Mature Allure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397)
Published: 2026-03-17T08:00:00+00:00
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What happens when something looks consensual on the surface—but power makes it anything but? In this powerful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with employment discrimination attorney Brittany Stevens Alper to unpack one of the most complicated and often misunderstood realities in the workplace: how power dynamics can blur the line between consent and coercion. Brittany is a partner at Phillips & Associates PLLC and a fierce advocate for employees facing sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation—particularly in high-pressure corporate environments where silence often feels safer than speaking up. Together, Sherri and Brittany discuss the emotional, professional, and legal realities women face when navigating uncomfortable or unsafe workplace dynamics. From subtle behaviors that many people dismiss to the fear of retaliation that keeps so many silent, this conversation sheds light on what employees should know about workplace harassment, their rights, and their power. This episode is a reminder that your instincts matter, your experiences are valid, and knowledge is one of your greatest protections. In This Episode We Discuss: How power changes the meaning of consent in the workplace A supervisor's authority over promotions, compensation, and job security can make situations appear consensual when they are actually influenced by pressure or fear. The subtle red flags of workplace harassment Workplace harassment isn’t always obvious. Repeated uncomfortable interactions, objectifying behavior, gaslighting, or isolation from colleagues can all signal deeper issues. Why many women stay silent Fear of retaliation, career damage, and financial instability often keeps people from speaking up—even when they know something isn’t right. The emotiona…

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