As previously reported, a Union City, New Jersey police department was hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit in May by a female police officer. Now, two male police officers have filed separate lawsuits against a Middlesex County police department alleging sexual harassment and assault by a male police lieutenant.
In Focus: Third-Party Sexual Harassment
While employers in New York can be held liable for harassment by supervisors and coworkers, employers may also be responsible when employees experience harassment by third parties, such as vendors, customers, and clients. Give the challenges of proving a third-party sexual harassment claim, the best way for workers to protect their rights...
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Long Island Diner
In June, the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against a Long Island diner that has operated for decades, alleging that female employees were subjected to sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination that created a hostile work environment.
While the outcome of the EEOC’s lawsuit remains to...
Ex-Jonathan Adler Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
In June, a former employee of a Jonathan Adler store in Manhattan filed a lawsuit in federal court against the home decor company alleging he was fired after complaining about sexual harassment by a manager. Despite long-standing local, state, and federal protections against sexual harassment, this case highlights how workplace harassment...
Union City, NJ Police Department Hit With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
In May, a Union City police officer filed a lawsuit against the police department and a lieutenant alleging sexual harassment at work and retaliation after she reported it. The city does not comment on pending litigation, and it remains to be seen how this case will play out.
The...
New Sexual Harassment Disclosures in Effect for NYC Human Services Contractors
Human services providers who contract with New York City must comply with sexual harassment reporting requirements that became effective in March. In short, these contractors are required to provide information to the Department of Investigation (DOI) about sexual harassment complaints, whether made by an employee, client, or another person.
In Focus: The New York HERO Act
In May, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, into law. The measure is intended to prevent occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by requiring employers in the state to adopt a health and safety plan to protect employees.
The...
Lipsky Lowe in the New York Post: Man fired by dental group for not hiring enough ‘white and yellow’ workers: lawsuit
A nationwide dental group fired an employee for hiring too many African American and Latino staff members — and not enough “white and yellow” workers, a new lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court alleges.
United Dental Group, which is headquartered in Manhattan and has locations across the country, brought...
Amazon Faces More Employment Discrimination Lawsuits
In March, our firm reported that we had filed a lawsuit seeking class-action certification on behalf of prospective candidates at Amazon.com in New York City who were unlawfully subjected to marijuana testing. Now, the online retail giant has been hit with five lawsuits by women employed in corporate and warehouse management...
Starbucks Reaches Agreement with EEOC Over Alleged Racial Bias in Promotions
Starbucks recently announced that it reached a voluntary settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over allegations of racial bias in employee promotions. While the impact on the coffee chain remains to be seen, this story highlights how racial discrimination is prevalent in many workplaces. Ultimately, the best way for workers...