Fostering an inclusive work environment free from harassment is essential for employee well-being and productivity. While blatant forms of harassment are easy to spot, more subtle and often unintentional behaviors or comments can marginalize individuals based on their protected characteristics.
These subtle acts, or microaggressions, can significantly impact employees...
Suppose you are meeting with a client who makes a sexual advance, or you work for a retail store, and a customer makes a lewd remark. This is referred to as third-party harassment.
Given the challenges of proving harassment by a customer or client, having an experienced sexual...
Verbal harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many employees across multiple industries in New York. This type of conduct can create a hostile work environment and negatively impact the victim’s well-being and ability to perform their job duties. Let’s take a look at verbal harassment and what...
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three bills into law that will strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual harassment. Despite these enhanced protections, workplace harassment continues to be a persistent problem in both big and small companies, as well as municipal agencies. The best way to protect...
Sexual harassment is associated with unwelcome sexual advances or offensive comments, but another form is harassment is “unwanted attention.” There is a fine line between unwanted attention and harassment and knowing the difference is essential for protecting your employment rights.
Unwanted Attention Can Create a Hostile Work EnvironmentLong before the pandemic, tipped workers in the hospitality industry experienced sexual harassment at a higher rate than workers in other industries. Now, a recent survey reveals tipped service workers in New York have experienced significant unsafe and unfair treatment during the pandemic.
If you have been subjected...
