The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill on June 19, 2019 that addresses workplace harassment and provides more protection for victims...
Sexual Harassment
NYS Releases Model Training and Policy Update
As we addressed in our previous article both New York State and New York City passed recent anti-sexual harassment legislation. This article...
NYS Releases Model Training and Policy; NYC Anti-Harassment Notice Poster and Fact Sheet Released
As we addressed in our previous article both New York State and New York City passed recent anti-sexual harassment legislation. This article...
Arbitration: The Changing Legal Landscape
Although arbitration in the United States dates back to the 18th century, with a recent Supreme Court decision and the explosion of sexual...
Anti-Harassment Education: A Justification for Live Training
Over the past few months, with the incidents involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey, and many others in the backdrop, numerous...
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As seen in recent news, sexual harassment allegations seem to be a continuing issue for employers, despite their initiatives to prevent such claims....
Employer Liability for Third Party Harassment
Employers are generally familiar with the fact that the law that protects employees from being harassed. However, workplace harassment is commonly...
The Legal Pitfalls of a Holiday Party
The holiday season is quickly approaching and many organizations are planning their office celebrations. There are an increasing number of legal...
New Jersey Businesses can Sue each other for Sexual Harassment
On January 16, 2010, the New Jersey Appellate Division decided the case of J.T.’s Tire Serv., Inc. v. United Rentals N. Am., Inc., 411 N.J. Super....
Why is it Important to Have an Employee Handbook?
A well-drafted employee handbook has many benefits, including: Legal Protection: The most vital benefit of having an employee handbook is that it...