On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Jun 30, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
A recent report suggests that sexual harassment policies have done little to reduce workplace sexual harassment incidences. By 1997 75% of U.S. companies had workplace training programs to ensure their employees understood what kinds of behavior were prohibited. 95%...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 17, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
How often have you heard someone make an offensive comment and then — when called out on it — claim that it was just a joke? It’s one of the most common in-the-moment defenses people have. For instance, maybe a co-worker made a suggestive comment about...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 2, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment depends on the perception of the person experiencing mistreatment or harassment. Given that different people bring different values to the discussion about workplace harassment, some people will wrongfully claim that it is impossible to define sexual...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Mar 13, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sex harassment complaints against New York City’s municipal employees increased in number by 22% during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the New York Daily News reported. According to the news story: From July 2018 to June 2019, NYC tallied 578 sexual harassment complaints...
