It occurs to me that a more positive, not-everything-is-bad post is in order. My past posts have addressed the employee-employer imbalance of power, advocated an end to mandatory arbitration, and criticized the Senate version of the proposed, revised Congressional Accountability
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How Do You Define Sexual Harassment?
We hear about sexual harassment in the news, but you might be wondering how is sexual harassment defined? Is there a difference between federal law and Florida law?
Under federal law, sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that…
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Cómo la Confianza en sí Mismo, las Habilidades Empresariales, y el Liderazgo Fememino Pueden Impactar el Acoso Sexual en el Lugar de Trabajo
Entrevista con la Doctora Cristal Glangchai
Las mujeres ocupan casi el 52% de todos los trabajos a nivel profesional, pero en el campo de los negocios, sólo un 25% es ocupado por mujeres en cargos ejecutivos o de nivel senior,…
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Workplace Sexual Harassment Claim Revived Despite Delay in Reporting Misconduct
If you have been experiencing persistent workplace sexual harassment for a long time, perhaps for months or even years, you may think it is too late to report the wrongdoing, but a recent federal case from the Third Circuit Court…
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11th Circuit Says a 9-week Investigation That Leads to Harasser’s Termination Constitutes “Prompt” Remedial Action
On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit issued its opinion in Wilcox v. Corrections Corporation of America in favor of the employer in a Title VII sexual harassment claim. The 11th Circuit affirmed the…
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Failing to Take Advantage of An Employer’s Opportunities for Preventing or Addressing Sexual Harassment
Nicole Reyes moved to the United States from the Philippines with her five-year-old daughter and husband just over a year ago, speaking minimal English. Through a family friend who knew the owner, Maria Santos, also from the Philippines, Mrs. Reyes…
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Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment at World’s Largest Law Firm
A new lawsuit involving non-lawyer employees at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, reiterates that there is no area of society immune from sexual harassment issues, and that a company’s response to allegations against an employee deserves as much scrutiny…
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Can You and Your Coworkers Jointly Sue Your Employer in One Class Action for Workplace Sexual Harassment?
You may have a situation where not only you have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, but your coworkers may also have had other negative experiences with the same employer. Can all of you jointly sue the…
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Revamping the Congressional Accountability Act: Outcome TBD
As the #metoo movement continues to ripple through our society, public and private companies are scrambling to update their sexual harassment policies.
Our Lawmakers didn’t want to be left out of the we-hear-you lovefest and, this February, passed what many…
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Enough is Enough Summit and Congressional Briefing
As the #metoo movement continues gaining momentum, the dialogue around sexual harassment and assault is shifting to reveal the epidemic of sexual misconduct in our culture. Up to 85% of women report having experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, 75%…
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