Sexual harassment has certainly diminished a great deal in the workplace over the last couple of decades, but it is unfortunately still a reality for many people. If you are experiencing sexual harassment, there are a number of steps you can take to put an end to it...
Sexual Harassment
Fox News hit with more allegations of sexual harassment
A lot of news coverage was devoted to the election in 2016. So much so, in fact, that some significant stories failed to get the coverage and attention they deserved. One of those stories, arguably, was the ousting of Roger Ailes, chairman and co-founder of Fox News....
New Jersey police officer faces sexual assault charges
Sexual assault charges are some of the most personal and difficult claims to bring against another person. "I was assaulted, and that person is responsible," is difficult, no matter who you are, and that conflict can be even greater if the person who is responsible is...
Why some women hold back their sexual harassment claims
Anyone who has been employed, even just temporarily, has more than likely gone through new hire training. That training generally includes a section on sexual harassment in the workplace.What is the training for? It is to show workers what sexual harassment looks like...
Gender Discrimination And Appearance Policies
Can you be fired for gaining a few pounds? According to the New Jersey Supreme Court, apparently the answer is yes. The issue arose based on the practice of an Atlantic City casino of firing cocktail waitresses if they gained more than 7 percent of their body weight....
Women’s Health And Sexual Harassment
Working in a hostile environment is more damaging than many people realize. If you are lucky enough to have avoided sexual harassment, you may not realize the impact of this unacceptable behavior. Sexual harassment, both obvious and subtle, can take a terrible toll on...
Charting The Pay Gap
There are many ways in which people of a certain ilk try to deny or defend the wage gap between men and women. Some claim there is no gap, ignoring substantial research that it is a real problem. Some claim it is a matter of personal decisions, as though women choose...
So Many Women Are Sexually Harassed At Work
A survey conducted by Cosmopolitan demonstrates the shocking prevalence of abusive conduct directed at women in the workplace. One-third of the women surveyed who were between the ages of 18 and 34 reported being subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. More...
Understanding Sex Discrimination In New Jersey
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General maintains civil rights fact sheets designed to help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities. The fact sheet discussing sex discrimination under New Jersey law gives several examples of what is...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Lawyer Discusses Rush Limbaugh’s Recent Comment “No Means Yes.”
Seriously, Rush? Really?I mean, I realize you're intellectually dishonest, unjustifiably arrogant, of weak character, a hypocrite, a liar, a racist, far stupider than you think you are, but are you really this stupid?When, exactly, does "no mean yes?" what is that,...