Sexual harassment is still common in the workplace despite advances. It can be blatant, but it also can be so subtle that it is difficult to report. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, here are steps you can take to protect yourself. Document the...
Discussions of sexual harassment often focus on scenarios featuring an uneven power dynamic. When the owner of a business or the supervisor of an employee is the one harassing a worker, there's often little question about the right of that employee to take legal...
Sexual harassment can happen in any line of work. Yet, reports show that employees in the restaurant industry file more claims than in any other industry. What could explain this statistic? Here is what the report suggests: There's a very high percentage of female...
In 2018, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Initiative (SHWI). The purpose of the initiative was to take action against the sexual harassment of public employees. Sexual harassment of any...
Many hospitality-based businesses will say that the customer is always right. Management may bend over backward to try to keep people happy with their experience at the store or restaurant. Often, there is a lot of pressure on employees working in retail and...
Laws are in place that are designed to protect workers from sexual harassment at work. Unfortunately, despite such protections, these practices are occurring – and more frequently at several government offices throughout New York. Women working for legislators and...
If you’re facing sexual harassment in the workplace, it can be highly detrimental to your career and your mental and emotional state. It feels unfair that you have to deal with this type of hostile workplace environment, and you may decide to speak up and put an end...
The past 20 years have been a fruitful time for anyone who loves beer. Gone are the days when the only selections available were mass-produced, national brands that just aren't very interesting. Today, states from New York to Oregon seems to be home to thriving...
In the state of New York, the law forbids discriminating against anyone based on a protected factor like their age, gender, race, religion or country of origin. In some cases, discrimination takes the form of blatantly illegal acts like firing someone or refusing to...
Far too often, New York employees receive harassment at work. Sometimes, harassment can be legally-actionable and entitle a worker to lost wages and damages. However, individuals need to keep some considerations in mind when evaluating if they can pursue claims for...
