On November 16, 2017, I presented a complimentary webinar on Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints. For those who weren’t able to attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss my Top 7 Tips for Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints: Be Prompt and Thorough … Read more
Anti-harassment policy? Check. Complaint procedure? Check. Training? Check. What more can an organization do to avoid harassment in the workplace? One thing they must do is hold their managers accountable. For many employment law purposes, managers and supervisors are “the employer.” They are the ones whose actions can most directly lead to the business itself … Read more
The New York Human Rights Law prohibits sexual harassment in all workplaces across the state. The law also bans other forms of discrimination and harassment by employers with at least 4 employees. But, in 2015, the law was amended to extend the protection against sexual harassment to all employers of any size. Under federal law, … Read more