by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 8, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
In 21st-century New York, online sexual harassment is increasingly common. A study by the Pew Research Center found that 19% of adult internet users have personally witnessed sexual harassment online, with 6% reporting being victims themselves. Many believe that the...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Mar 17, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
The state of New York has updated its laws regarding nondisclosure agreements in the workplace. It is important to understand what these changes mean for employees in New York. NDAs have come under greater scrutiny since social movements like #MeToo have exposed how...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 19, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
On Oct. 9, 2018, New York State implemented a policy that requires every business or organization to provide its employees with mandatory anti-sexual harassment training. Every employee must receive the interactive training on an annual basis. New York City also has...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 14, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement has brought sexual harassment in the workplace to the forefront of New York lawmakers’ minds. In August, the governor added some new protections against workplace harassment. These protections are aimed at decreasing instances of...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 22, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
A growing number of employees in New York City may be speaking up and reporting sexual harassment. Recently enacted municipal legislation helps to both prevent and address workplace harassment in NYC. The new law may help employees who endure on-the-job harassment to...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
A tentative deal is on the horizon for Harvey Weinstein after several groups, including Weinstein’s accusers, reached a $44 million agreement to resolve lawsuit and compensation for the victims of the former film executive.According to Reuters, the deal centers...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Apr 22, 2019 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
With all the high-profile men in media and show business who have seen their careers decimated by allegations of sexual harassment and assault in recent years, many people may have forgotten about Charlie Rose. The veteran journalist was fired both by CBS and PBS in...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Back on Oct. 9, 2018, New York became the fourth state to pass legislation to insist that all employers provide their employees with mandatory sexual harassment prevention training. State legislators decided to give employers a year to train their staff, but New York...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Jan 9, 2019 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Is your employer shirking his or her responsibility to prevent sexual harassment on the job? The New York Human Rights Act offers employees stronger protections than they are provided under federal law. In general, the state of New York is proactive in their efforts...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 16, 2018 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Over the past year, an increasing number of women and men who have been subjected to sexual abuse have been empowered to come forward and share their experiences on social media and with others. In hearing these stories, many who were either harassed or assaulted have...
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