Category: Workplace Harassment

In March 2018, my colleague Jessica Slippen addressed the Connecticut Legislature’s effort to overhaul the state sex harassment and sex assault laws, in response to the “me too”  and “times up” movements.  State Democrats called it the “the Largest Overhaul in Modern Connecticut History of Sexual Harassment Laws”.

Among other...

There is no question that in the wake of the recent scandals in Hollywood and corporate America, as well as the evolution of the ‘me too’ movement, the issue of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace has come to the forefront of American politics.  Lawmakers on both sides of the...

Since reports of hideous misbehavior by film producer Harvey Weinstein started dominating headlines last Fall, virtually every industry has been affected by the avalanche of attention currently given to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Some legislative proposals would ban confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements entered with sexual harassment accusers...

As more and more women choose to continue their careers while raising children, and the increasing costs of living require dual income households, many employers now offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.  This is a move that should be celebrated by employees and employers alike.  However, in drafting parental leave...

The recent media spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace has employers on edge.  Employers are responsible for providing their employees with a work environment that does not discriminate and is free of harassment.  When faced with an allegation of harassment, employers often question whether they did enough to prevent the harassment. ...