De todas las ventajas que los empleadores tienen sobre las víctimas de acoso sexual laboral, quizás ninguna de ellas se iguala al poder que tienen los empleadores a obligar a los empleados que son víctimas de acoso sexual, a someterse
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The Workplace Sexual Harassment Law blog, published by Lapin & Leichtling, focuses on legal issues surrounding sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. It covers topics such as hostile work environments, retaliation claims, employer responsibilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and related state laws like the Florida Civil Rights Act. The blog also addresses broader employment law concerns including disability discrimination under the ADA, overtime rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the impact of societal issues like the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace discrimination. Case studies and recent lawsuits illustrate practical applications of these laws and highlight challenges faced by employees and employers alike.
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When a Consensual Intimate Relationship Leads to Harassment in the Workplace
Immediately after graduating from law school, Carl began working as a law clerk for Judge Jorge Martinez. Carl loved his job, which enabled him to watch civil and criminal trials, perform research and draft proposed legal opinions, provide recommendations to…
David versus Goliath (Part II): How Employers are Building a Bulwark Against Employee Claims
So, the last time I discussed the 15 Key Steps employers should take, according to AllBusiness.com, to respond to sexual harassment claims, I mentioned “lawyering up” and being “fair” (as well as, perhaps more importantly, “appearing fair.”)
Minimizing access…
Specific Florida Bill on Sexual Harassment Dies Despite Misconduct in Florida’s Capitol
Scandal in the Florida Legislature
The Florida legislature was rocked by scandals in 2017 when two Florida Senate investigations against Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) were prompted by six women accusing him of sexual harassment. Rep. Latvala resigned from the Senate…
Sexual Harassment in Hollywood, Changing the Narrative, and Increasing Female Leadership
We have had several points over the last forty years in which Americans have learned about sexual harassment – the 1991 Anita Hill senate testimony, the 2010 Casey Affleck allegations, and now the 2017 Harvey Weinstein revelations. Generations of women…
Biglaw Partner Resigns Amid Reports of Sexual Harassment Allegations at Prior Firm
The #MeToo moment is making it harder for businesses to allow bad actors to quietly move on to other opportunities, as demonstrated by the resignation of Mayer Brown capital market’s partner James R. Tanenbaum. Above the Law and The American…
How Confidence, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Female Leadership Can Impact Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
An Interview With Dr. Cristal Glangchai
Women hold almost 52% of all professional jobs, but in business women are only 25% of executive- and senior-level officials and managers and are only 6% of CEOs. Other professions are no better –…
Mediation in Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Cases
Q&A with Mediator Robert Dulberg
Whether you have filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations, in the middle of litigation, or set for trial, you may be invited…
Mediación en Casos de Acoso Sexual
“Preguntas y Respuestas” con el Mediador Robert Dulberg
Ya sea que usted haya presentado cargos con la Comisión de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission en inglés), tenga una demanda con la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas…
The Hostile Educational Environment
Seo-Yun was a 15-year-old public high school student who came to the United States from South Korea at the age of ten. By the time she reached high school, Seo-Yun was speaking English fluently and excelling academically. Seo-Yun even published…