EEOC Issues Guidelines on Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination
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 Settles NYC Human Rights Commission Sexual Harassment Probe for $1 Million
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...
Middlesex County Police Department Faces Sexual Harassment Claims By Male Officers
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.
New York Female Lawyers Face Courtroom Bias, Harassment, Says Study
A recent study by the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in Courts examining the experience of women in the court system found that female attorneys continue to face sexual harassment and are more likely to have their credibility questioned.
While the committee made recommendations for addressing these...
Prosecutor Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Bronx DA’s Sex Crimes Unit
A female prosecutor has filed a lawsuit against the Bronx District Attorney alleging sexual harassment, religious discrimination, and retaliation in the DA’s sex crimes unit. This case highlights the pervasiveness of sexual harassment, even in our hallowed halls of justice.
While the outcome of the lawsuit remains uncertain, all...