One of the most pervasive myths about sexual harassment is that it requires some form of sexual attraction. However, the truth is that people who harass others based on their sexuality or gender don't necessarily have to have an attraction toward the individual they...
Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment: Don’t make these mistakes as a victim
As a victim of workplace sexual harassment, you may be surprised to find yourself in this position. However, what’s done is done and now you need to take action to protect yourself, your legal rights and your future employment. Here are some of the many mistakes that...
Rights among some of the nation’s greatest responsibilities
Women working for the government should have equal opportunities – both with career advancement and the ability to complete their job-related duties in peace. However, recent reports suggest that was not the shared experience of two females who worked with a former...
Hockey team mascot accused of employment law violations
In New York and across the United States, employment law violations like sexual harassment continue to occur in various types of jobs whether in the hospitality industry, corporate jobs or entertainment. One recent complaint was filed by a woman in the sports industry...
How to take action after an incident of workplace sexual harassment
You have the right to a safe workplace. So, if you’re the victim of sexual harassment at any point, you need to speak up and take steps to protect yourself and your legal rights. If you don’t take action after an incident of workplace sexual harassment, there’s a...
Sexual harassment impacts more than 8 out of 10 women
If you are a woman who has not experienced sexual harassment, count yourself lucky. You are in the vast minority. That’s how common harassment is in the modern day. It’s not something that happens occasionally to a few individuals. It’s something that happens all the...
NY hedge fund accused of allowing rampant sexual harassment
Did a billion-dollar hedge fund in New York City operate like a “boy’s club” where men felt free to rate women’s looks on a scale of 1 to 10 and discuss their suitability as sexual or marriage partners? Did the chief executive officer (CEO) of Advent Capital dismiss...
What workplace sexual harassment looks like
Sexual harassment is never acceptable in the workplace or anywhere else. Sexual harassment is a terrible thing to experience or even witness, yet many people still commit this behavior, some without even knowing they are doing it. The line of what is sexual harassment...
New sexual harassment laws offer greater protection to victims
New York State has enacted laws designed to combat sexual harassment. Back in 2018, New York enacted some expansive sexual harassment laws. In August 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill that is designed to strengthen the anti-sexual harassment laws that are...
Worker says he was sexually harassed at Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a popular fast food restaurant with many locations in New York City. On Dec. 3, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that the company agreed to pay $95,000 to a former employee who alleges that he was sexually harassed by his...
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