On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. The measure amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) by prohibiting employers from forcing employees to settle sexual misconduct claims in arbitration proceedings that favor big business.
Although New...
Employers in New York City have a legal obligation to address complaints of sexual harassment and can be held liable for failing to do so. While employers can be held strictly liable for supervisor sexual misconduct, they can also be held responsible for non-supervisor sexual harassment. If you have been harassed by...
If you have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, you have a right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages. Given the challenges of taking legal action against an employer, it is crucial to work with an experienced sexual harassment attorney who will fight to protect your rights.
Sexual harassment has proven to be a persistent problem in New York workplaces, a trend that will likely continue in the coming year. Let’s take a look at what constitutes sexual harassment and how employees can fight back against it.
Anti-Harassment LawsSexual harassment is...
With the holiday season upon us and more offices reopening, holiday parties may also be in the offing. So it is important to remember that sexual harassment is illegal, whether it occurs in the workplace or at a holiday party. The best way for employers and employees to understand their rights...
The gaming world was rocked in September when Activision Blizzard and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) announced a settlement in the employee watchdog’s lawsuit against the games giant alleging pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination.
Though the $18 million dollar settlement only represents a fraction of Activision’s...
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali has agreed to pay $600,000 to at least 20 employees as part of a settlement with the New York State Attorney General. This case illuminates the prevalence of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and what you can do about it. If you have been subjected to...
Sexual harassment in New York workplaces is usually thought of in the context of a supervisor making unwanted sexual advances or a coworker making offensive comments; however, harassment can also be committed by third parties -- clients, customers, vendors, contractors.
Regardless of whether harassment is committed by employees...
In June, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance on workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The EEOC also announced new resources about workplace rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
The employment watchdog is tasked with implementing the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling...
Fox News has agreed to pay $1 million to settle an investigation by the New York City Commission on Human Rights into claims of sexual harassment at the network. The settlement is the first of its kind against a major news network by a civil rights enforcement agency. While the commission is...
