Sexual Harassment

Sweeping Changes to NY State Sexual Harassment Laws Will Help Victims

suzen Pettit | August 16, 2019 | Blog, Sexual Harassment | sexual harassment, sexual harassment in the workplace

Earlier this week, New York's law on sexual harassment was changed significantly. Governor Cuomo signed a bill extending the statute of limitations in which sexual harassment claims can be filed under New York State law to three years. This should not be confused with the other important New York law change pertaining to victims of child sexual abuse claims that was put into effect this week. A big week of victories for victims of sexual abuse. The statute of limitations change pertains to …

The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault

Katherine Pilgrim | October 20, 2017 | Blog, Sexual Harassment | assault prevention, metoo, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual harassment in the workplace

On October 5, 2017, The New York Times published an investigative report discussing years of sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. In the past few weeks, social media has provided a thought provoking platform for women to discuss their experiences. Thus, launching the # MeToo Movement. What is the # MeToo Movement? Sexual assault takes place far more often than we would like to think. Through this movement we are starting to see just how many people have been …

Sexual Assault on Campus; The Realities of the Accused

suzen Pettit | September 26, 2017 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law, Sexual Harassment | campus safety, criminal defense, defense, sexual assault, sexual harrasment, sexual violence

Sexual Assault on Campus I recently represented a college student accused of sexual assault on campus. While no one would claim sexual invasion, aggression, violation, or assault is not a serious problem, I believe the procedures used in these proceedings are flawed and lack proper due process protections. Whatever you may think of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, I believe that in this case, the realities of a student accused of sexual assault are not what you would expect, and not the same …

Am I Being Sexually Harassed At Work? Here Are The Signs

suzen Pettit | March 24, 2017 | Employment Law, Sexual Harassment | employment law, sexual harrasment

Sometimes, being sexually harassed at work is not the blatant affair that we see on TV or in the movies. Unfortunately, this may mean that even after seeing it dramatized time and time again, we may be ill-equipped to deal with it effectively in real life. More often than not, sexual harassment comes in more subtle forms which, none- the- less will leave you feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. It is important to remember that even though we so often see women as the victims of sexual …

Are You Being Sexually Harassed At Work?

Joe Carbonaro | October 10, 2016 | Blog, Sexual Harassment | bullying in the workplace, quid pro quo, sexual harassment in the workplace

You might think that bullying only happens on school playgrounds or over social media, but bullying can occur anywhere, even in your workplace. That continuously rude co-worker or overbearing boss is most likely bullying you, but if those comments are lewd or inappropriate, they may be guilty of sexual harassment as well. So, are you being sexually harassed at work? Chances are if you feel like you are there is a good chance that you are. Any employee working in the State of New York is entitled …

Sweeping Changes to NY State Sexual Harassment Laws Will Help Victims

The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault on Campus; The Realities of the Accused

Am I Being Sexually Harassed At Work? Here Are The Signs

Are You Being Sexually Harassed At Work?

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