This week Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul who was accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment, assault, and/or rape, was convicted of...
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Hairstyle Discrimination Banned in New Jersey
On December 29, 2019, New Jersey became the third state to ban hairstyle discrimination, joining California and New York. The new law, the Create a...
Anti-Harassment Insights
As employers throughout New York are getting ready to update their sexual harassment policies, and provide the training required by NYC and NYS...
Department of Labor Audit: Be Prepared
When an employer does not fully comply with wage and hour laws, it may result in back pay fines and penalties, which can add up and be costly for...
Harvey Weinstein – A Time for Action
The repercussions of Harvey Weinstein’s behavior have led to a watershed moment in the world of harassment and discrimination. With individuals...
Workplace Designs and Privacy Concerns
Over the years, workspace layouts have evolved. First there were individual private offices, then cubicles. Eventually, offices turned into open...
Workplace Bullying
Typically, when people hear the term “bullying,” they correlate the word with middle school and high school students. However, bullying often occurs...
Managing in an Evolving Workplace
The Fall is the time when managers and business owners transition from the slower summer to the busy winter season. Many employers have completed...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints
Investigating complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace needs to be done promptly and sensitively. As discussed in this month’s Newsletter...
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Culture
Although most employers have sexual harassment policies, incidents of sexual harassment are an overwhelming issue in the American workplace. Last...