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Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in numerous industries. It impacts individuals' well-being and hinders professional growth. Recognizing the prevalent issues within certain sectors is important for fostering a safer and more equitable working environment....
With so much attention on workplace sexual harassment, most people focus on the more overt signs of harassment. While propositions and direct physical contact leave little question about sexual harassment, it is not always so blatant. Recognizing some of the covert...
Some work environments see more sexual harassment claims than others. If you make your living working in a New York restaurant, you may expose yourself to this type of behavior. Research shows that sexual harassment is a serious problem in U.S. restaurants and that...
Sexual harassment remains a constant threat to workers across America despite greater attention being given to the issue. Workers who are subjected to sexual harassment can face very real harm, too. Their sense of self-worth can be damaged, their reputation harmed,...
Activist Tarana Burke started the #MeToo campaign more than a decade ago to highlight the stories of sexual harassment survivors and offer them a way to be heard. The effort was rebranded as the #MeToo movement in 2017 after a New York Times investigation brought...
The effects of the #MeToo movement on sexual harassment law cannot be overstated. As a result of the movement, many states, including New York, considered or passed laws reining in the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Now, employers can no longer require NDAs...
Earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a suite of new protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Many experts believe the changes will make it easier for victims of sexual harassment to obtain relief through the Division of Human Rights...
