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Sweeping Changes to NY State Sexual Harassment Laws Will Help Victims

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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 …

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The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault

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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 …

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Are You Being Sexually Harassed At Work?

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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 …

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