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Category Archives: Sexual Harassment
Study: Many who report workplace harassment face retaliation
In the three years since the #MeToo movement began in October of 2017, there’s been heightened awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace and an increased willingness by victims to file complaints. However, a new study finds that approximately 75% of employees who report workplace sexual harassment…
Understanding the impact of quid pro quo sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a widespread yet increasingly reported occurrence in the workplace. While many victims of sexual harassment never report their abuse, the ‘me too’ movement and growing awareness has motivated many victims to step forward.Sexual harassment comes in two forms. The first, hostile work…
Ex-TV host’s case yet another example of the ongoing issue of workplace sexual harassment
The recent case of former Public Broadcasting Service host Tavis Smiley, whose television show was suspended nearly three years ago after allegations of sexual misconduct, reflects the reality that some people in positions of authority wield their power in order to commit workplace misconduct.Recently, a…
4 Reasons women don’t report sexual harassment
If you are a woman in the workforce, chances are that you or someone you’ve worked with has been or will be a victim of sexual harassment. According to a 2016 study by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), one in four women will experience sexual harassment…
NY court refuses to enforce arbitration clause in sexual harassment case
Shocking allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace created the #MeToo movement, raising collective consciousness of this all-too-common phenomenon. Historically, many victims have been prevented from getting justice due to the widespread employer practice of forcing employees to sign employment agreements containing…
How have protections for workplace harassment victims improved in New York?
On August 19, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law some important amendments to New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). These significant changes marked the beginning of ongoing updates to NYSHRL. The various changes to NYSHRL were scheduled to roll out throughout the year…
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