The information age has opened up new opportunities for businesses in New York and around the country, but it has also created a number of potentially thorny legal problems for employers. Many companies rely on e-mail and social media for business communications and...
Sexual Harassment At Work
The potential impact of a sexual harassment claim
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Nov 20, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
New York residents should know that sexual harassment is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While most companies will tell employees to speak up about sexual harassment if it happens, such policies are often more about helping a business avoid a...
Judge says anti-gay discrimination case can move forward
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Nov 14, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
On Nov. 4, a federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled a workplace anti-gay discrimination case can move forward because it violated Title VII's protections based on sex discrimination. However, in an interesting footnote, the presiding judge also agreed with the Equal...
Sexual harassment in the fast food industry
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Oct 17, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
The sexual harassment of female employees is rampant in fast food restaurants in New York and around the country, according to a report released on Oct. 5 by Hart Research Associates. The firm surveyed 1,217 male and female fast food restaurant workers, and four in 10...
Complaint details fast food worker sexual harassment
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Oct 10, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
At least one New York worker is among the 15 across multiple states who filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging sexual harassment against McDonald's that included groping, obscene comments and being shown pornographic images....
The Gretchen Carlson lawsuit
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Sep 28, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
In July 2016, former Fox News employee Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit against the CEO of the network Roger Ailes. In a relatively short period of time, she obtained a $20 million settlement, and he left the company within two weeks of the suit being filed. Those who...
Gretchen Carlson case could inspire others
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Sep 13, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
New York residents may have heard about Gretchen Carlson's $20 million settlement over sexual harassment allegations she had raised against the former CEO of Fox News Channel. In addition to the money, she also received a public apology. While Carlson received what...
There is a danger to keeping harassment cases a secret
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 23, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
The serious matter of sexual harassment in the workplace has made national headline news recently because of allegations within the Fox News organization. A female employee from the network accuses a former chief executive of sexual harassment. And apparently -- as...
How common is gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the ad industry?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 22, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
The TV show "Mad Men" painted many pictures of the advertising industry in the 1960s. One of these pictures was that this industry was a very tough place for women workers during this period. Unfortunately, a recent survey by the American Association of Advertising...
Former Fox anchor speaks out about harassment
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 24, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
A former anchor for network giant Fox News has begun to speak publicly about her accusations of sexual harassment in the workplace. Having freshly filed a lawsuit of sexual harassment against her former employer, Roger Ailes, Ms. Gretchen Carlson claims that Mr. Ailes...
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