Workplace sexual harassment is more common than many people realize. But it is never okay. Last year's #MeToo movement shined light on the pervasiveness of sexual harassment in the workplace, particularly in the entertainment industry. But sexual harassment can affect...
Month: September 2018
New anti-sexual harassment requirements for New York employers
The #MeToo movement not only highlighted the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace but also revealed weaknesses in the laws designed to prevent it. This year, New York City employers should be aware of changes at both the state and city levels. The state...
Is it sexual harassment? Sometimes it’s difficult to tell.
When imagining a "typical" workplace sexual harassment scenario, people tend to think of blatant, obvious examples, such as inappropriate touching or making inappropriate comments about physical appearance. However, workplace sexual harassment is not always so obvious...