When you work as a freelancer or independent contractor, you may enjoy flexibility you would not have as an employee. The tradeoff is that you lack many traditional employment safeguards. New York City recognized the need to offer human rights protections to gig...
Responding to online 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...
Harvey Weinstein reached tentative deal with victims
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 on...
Women using NYC Human Rights Law in suit against Charlie Rose
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...
Mandatory sexual harassment training leaves no excuses
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...
Don’t let your employer get away with ignoring 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...
Sexual harassment victims often are left with deep scars
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...
What is sexual harassment and what should I do if I’m a victim?
The New York State Office of the Attorney General defines sexual harassment as any type of gender-based discrimination that involves some type of unwelcome sexual conduct. They note that it can come from a co-worker, customer, supervisor or client. It warns that no...
Sexually harassed? You don’t have to take it
Sexual harassment is finally getting the attention it deserves. It's been far too common for far too long, as the #MeToo movement has demonstrated. Women everywhere are speaking out and telling their stories, pushing it to the front of the news. While this is good,...