The use of nondisclosure agreements, also known as NDAs, in sexual harassment cases is increasingly coming under fire. According to Reuters, some lawyers are taking the cue and recommending that people facing serious claims of misconduct simply step down rather than try to defend themselves…
Recently, a number of powerful men have been forced out of positions in entertainment, government, journalism and other fields due to credible allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct. These ousters have typically been the result of public pressure, not litigation, but they have raised important…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which covers New York, has just affirmed a trial court ruling that Hearst Communications interns need not be paid. The decision comes after a landmark 2016 ruling in a case called Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures. The…
A typical settlement for claims of sexual harassment in the workplace can contain numerous provisions. Along with providing compensation to the victim, the company may agree to reinstate the employee, if she or he was terminated, or to transfer the employee or the harasser to…
Sometimes allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct are not believed simply because it is inconvenient to believe them. Four men have accused renowned conductor James Levine of sexually abusing them when they were teens or students of his at Meadow Brook School of Music in…
Businesses place themselves at greater risk by failing to put policies in place regarding sexual harassment. Claims of inappropriate sexual conduct at work, such as those that have been appearing almost daily in the news, often occur or escalate due, in part, to a lack…