Itis common for victims of sexual abuse to delay coming forward for valid reasons, including trauma, fear, shame or a lack of support. Hawaii law recognizes these realities. In a recent move to support victims, the state expanded time limits for sexual abuse civil...
Microaggressions often show up in everyday moments so small that people miss them, but they can leave a lasting impact. They are subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviors that communicate negative or stereotyped messages about someone’s identity, such as race,...
For decades, victims of workplace harassment across the United States have faced a daunting legal hurdle known as the "severe or pervasive" standard. Under federal law, an employee often had to endure a pattern of extreme hostility or a singular, traumatizing event...
No one should have to choose between their dignity and their paycheck. Unfortunately, too many New Yorkers end up in this situation when employers or colleagues subject them to unbearable workplace harassment. In such cases, you may have a constructive discharge claim...
While some employees enjoy the protection of union-negotiated collective bargaining agreements, contracts requiring just cause for dismissal, or agreements with specified employment terms, the reality is that most American workers don't have these safeguards. Instead,...
When you head to work each morning, you expect a professional environment. Instead, you might face a barrage of obscene comments or unwanted sexual advances that leave you feeling shaken. These experiences often trigger deep psychological distress that follows you...
Sexual harassment can happen to anyone, in and out of the workplace. However, knowing who to report them to can be difficult if a co-worker harasses you outside of the office. The people you work with can create hostile work environments through texts, social media...
Sexual harassment remains a problem within the workplace. Although woman now constitute over half of college graduates many continue to deal with biases in the workplace – including sexual harassment. Not only unfair, but sexual harassment is also illegal. There comes...
New York State has paid leave benefits that protect employees. Workers make contributions to this critical program through payroll withholdings. When they experience qualifying circumstances, they may have the option of taking up to 12 weeks of paid leave from their...
Artificial intelligence plays a growing role in hiring, promotions, and workplace management. Employers often rely on automated tools to save time and reduce costs. These systems can still create legal problems when they reflect bias that affects protected groups....