Remember that time when one your high-level managers walked into Human Resources. And that remorseful high-level manager voluntarily confessed to sexually harassing a subordinate — before the subordinate had even registered a complaint — with an apology so genuine and sincere that you got a little choked up.
Yeah, me neither. Continue reading
In November, The New York Times suspended reporter Glenn Thrush pending its investigation of inappropriate sexual behavior. Yesterday, the paper announced that Mr. Thrush’s suspension would continue into 2018. But, after that, he would remain with the paper.
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Whatever I was originally going to post about today can wait for a day. Continue reading
It’s late Sunday night. I just finished the Walking Dead mid-season finale (no spoilers) and I’m catching up on the latest news about Carson Wentz’s knee.
And somehow I managed to pull myself out of the fetal position to type this post. Continue reading
Yes and, after yesterday, this deserves its own post. Continue reading
I imagine that, among the reasons that victims fear complaining about sexual harassment, is that spotlight may shine a little too brightly on them.
For example, when a plaintiff in a Title VII case claims emotional distress from sexual harassment, the source(s) of that pain will be under the microscope. Questioning on this issue could spill into the plaintiff’s social media activities.
But how far will a court allow this to go? Continue reading
You were expecting, maybe, an FMLA post today? Continue reading
Last week, I wrote here about proposed legislation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that would outlaw confidential settlements of sexual harassment claims.
Now, the feds are getting into the act. Continue reading
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One of your supervisors has just been accused of sexual harassment. Rather than spend the money to litigate the case, your company decides to settle. Let’s go through the standard provisions:
Ah, not so fast on that last one if your business is in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Continue reading
And here I thought we’d be able to make it to the weekend without another above-the-fold allegation of sexual harassment.
Fortunately, I have some other helpful, related items… Continue reading
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