The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says that the number of lawsuits related to the sexual harassment or discrimination of teens is on the rise. Experts say that this increase could be due to the fact that more teens are working these days, and that workers also may be better educated about their workplace rights. Most of the complaints have come from industries that typically employ young workers such as restaurants and retailers.
See "EEOC Says More Teen Workers Harassed", The New York Times, September 21, 2004