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A new remedy for some sexual misconduct cases: defamation suits
The #MeToo movement has brought allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault against any number of powerful men. Unfortunately, too much time has passed, in some cases, for legal remedies to be effective. The most common legal remedies for sexual misconduct have time limits, and…
Producers Guild ratifies new anti-sexual harassment guidelines
The Producers Guild of America expelled Harvey Weinstein last year after a host of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations arose. Now the group has ratified new anti-sexual harassment guidelines. “While the PGA is a voluntary membership organization, the PGA’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Guidelines are sanctioned as…
DOL issues new guidance for lawful unpaid internships
In the United States, our laws assume that work is to be paid. But what about unpaid internships? Now that federal appeals court overturned previous guidance on when interns can be unpaid, the Department of Labor has adopted a new test based on that ruling.…
Cuomo proposes changes to New York sexual harassment laws, policy
As Governor Andrew Cuomo said in his recent State of the State address, 2017 “brought a long overdue reckoning” on sexual harassment and misconduct, both in New York State and nationwide. “There must be zero tolerance for sexual harassment in any workplace, and we can…
Can you be fired for visiting a sick family member in the hospital?
We all dread a phone call at work saying that a loved one is in the hospital suffering from a serious medical condition. Our first reaction is to leave work immediately to provide what help we can. Most employers are understanding in this situation. But…
New Laws and Changes to Existing Laws that Will Impact All New York Employers
Several new laws significantly impacting New York employees and employers were passed in 2017. Employees and employers are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with these new laws and determine how the legal developments will affect their jobs and businesses. 1. New York State Paid Family…
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