Small businesses employ millions of American workers. Without the administrative oversight of larger companies, these businesses may not give their employees the same protections against discrimination and sexual harassment. The smallest of the small fit through gaps in federal anti-discrimination laws, leaving their employees without legal recourse. But now, the New York Human Rights Law is closing those gaps for…
A year after the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights began its investigation of federal #MeToo complaints, the agency has finally issued recommendations for federal employers and Congress. The report calls for the federal government to act as a “model employer”. But it also shows just how far short governmental agencies fall from that mark. U.S. Federal Government Investigates #MeToo Trends…
What if a software start-up company said it could identify the victim pictured in child pornography and warn them about criminal charges? Would it be the new best tool for law enforcement or an invasion of victims’ privacy? It turns out, the technology to use facial recognition to find victims of child sex abuse is already out there and being…
Our firm is committed to standing up for racial justice. We see racism all around us and recent events show us that we, as a nation have so much work to do to reach a place where everyone is treated equally regardless of the color of their skin. Racism and racial discrimination are very real issues that our firm deals…
The Catholic Church isn’t the only religious organization dealing with sexual harassment charges against their religious leaders. But when the United Methodist Church said it had reached a “Just Resolution” with one of the denomination’s most visible pastors, the...
Every day, many victims of sexual harassment walk into work wondering if this is the day they will quit. They may struggle to endure the hostile working environment rather than run the risks of unemployment. Others stick it out, only to be fired rather than have their...
The faces of the #MeToo movement have been women from across the country who have faced sexual harassment and gender discrimination at the hands of the men they worked for. But that’s not the only way female employees can be disadvantaged at work. Find out what woman...
The faces of the #MeToo movement have been women from across the country who have faced sexual harassment and gender discrimination at the hands of the men they worked for. But that’s not the only way female employees can be disadvantaged at work. Find out what woman to woman gender discrimination looks like, and what you can do when it…
When it comes to lawsuits for discrimination and harassment, the proof is often “he said, she said.” That is, unless what he or she said was recorded. But can you record your coworkers’ sexual harassment at work? Or will doing so violate other New York privacy laws? In this blog post, I will discuss New York eavesdropping and wiretapping laws…
Whether as summer jobs or shifts after school, teenagers are increasingly part of the workforce. In fast food restaurants, grocery stores, and offices across the country, teens interact with older supervisors and managers that teach them what it means to be an...