The Netflix documentary "Trainwreck: The Cult Of American Apparel" delves into the rise and fall of the iconic clothing brand, American Apparel, and its controversial founder, Dov Charney. The film explores the company's unique marketing strategies, toxic workplace...
Unfortunately, many pregnant workers in New York experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Despite legal protections in place at the federal and state levels, pregnant employees can find themselves targeted by inappropriate comments, jokes, unwanted physical...
The first time a worker experiences sexual harassment on the job, they may try to ignore it or address the situation personally. Many people expect that their coworkers should respect them if they indicate they are uncomfortable with certain types of conduct. Most...
Sexual harassment is one of the most common manifestations of workplace discrimination. Employers fail to protect workers from sexual harassment or retaliate against them when they report the harassment. Those actions may lead to claims of sexual harassment against an...
Workplace sexual harassment might lead to the creation of a hostile work environment. It might involve quid pro quo harassment where someone in a position of authority tries to demand favors in return for raises, promotions and other career opportunities. In more...
Today, many people work remotely or in hybrid settings. Online jobs provide many opportunities, such as saving on travel costs, flexible hours and increased productivity. Those who work online may also find themselves interacting less with their co-workers. This can...
Sexual harassment can affect people of all backgrounds and ages. It can occur when someone takes a new job or after years of working for the same business. Sometimes, sexual harassment involves quid pro quo harassment. The threat of workplace punishments or the...
The Spotted Pig, the 100-seat gastropub in New York’s trendy West Village, is under renovation. It was, until the restaurant closed in 2020, the site of a notorious, third-floor space dubbed “the rape room” by several employees who claimed that the private dining enclave was ground zero for sexual harassment by management. Read Full Article on The Guardian
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been illegal since 1964. Some forms of sexual misconduct, including rape and sexual assault, are even criminal, but it still happens all too often. If you have been treated differently or faced verbal or physical harassment at work, talk to an experienced sexual discrimination attorney to explore your options and make the harassment stop.…
Figure skating is one of the most popular sports in the Winter Olympics. Its athletes pair strength and power with beauty and grace. It can be hard to remember that many of the sport’s top competitors are young — often teenagers. Over the last several years the United States Figure Skating (USFS) faced accusations, media attention, and lawsuits because of…