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Category Archives: Sexual Harassment
Will HR protect your interests after a sexual harassment claim?
Human resources departments have an inherent conflict of interest. They may encourage people to report sexual harassment, but their primary job is to represent the interests of the company. Depending on the situation and internal policies, that may mean that HR is not entirely on…
Bridgewater pushed out, paid off woman for consensual relationship
Can a purportedly consensual sexual relationship at work be considered sexual misconduct? Absolutely. When a sexual relationship emerges between a boss and a subordinate, the law might not consider it consensual even if the parties say that it is. There are a host of potential…
New legislation seeks to protect models from sexual harassment
Despite the high-profile nature of the work, many fashion models in New York City have fewer employment law protections than in other industries. Models usually work as independent contractors, meaning their agencies act as intermediaries in setting up shoots with clients. Models do not actually…
Why silence after sexual harassment? Nondisclosure agreements.
Why do women remain silent after experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace? One reason is that companies sometimes settle the matter privately in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement. As we discussed in our previous post, some sexual harassment victims remain silent due to a well-grounded fear…
Why don’t women speak up about sexual harassment? Retaliation.
Are fears of retaliation well-founded? Yes. Does that mean it’s not safe to come forward? No, but it does mean you should take extra care. According to a comprehensive study released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) last year, “anywhere from 25 percent to…
Could New York businesses be caught up in ‘the Weinstein effect’?
When the New York Times did an exposé on film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual harassment, it took the nation by storm. The story caused a cascade of chaos for Weinstein and the Weinstein Co. Weinstein has been ousted from the company, which he…
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