If you were to think about the training you received about sexual harassment from your employer, it likely centered around ill-treatment you might receive from a colleague of the opposite sex. Sexual harassment can come from same-sex colleagues as well, though. You...
It can take considerable time to deal with a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault. As a victim, you may still feel vulnerable knowing your abuser is out there. One option you may wish to consider is seeking a restraining order. It can prevent the situation...
Sexual harassment came come in many forms, whether it's verbal threats or physical touching. Anyone can face sexual harassment regardless of their sexual orientation or gender. Supervisors aren't the only ones who might subject you to sexual harassment. Colleagues,...
As most people who follow the national news have seen, New York’s embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing increased pressure to resign as more and more reports of his toxic workplace behavior continue to emerge. The governor stands accused of sexually harassing female...
Being on the receiving end of unwanted sexual attention from someone else can be incredibly upsetting, demeaning, embarrassing and more. There are two commonly used terms used to describe these behaviors: Sexual harassment and sexual assault. Harassment is generally...
If you are a frequent reader of our legal blog, you already know how much we emphasize finding safety from sexual assault or harassment. If you are new to our blog and website, we encourage you to continue exploring our resources, especially if you fear for your...
When you think of sexual harassment, you might assume that it requires physical contact. Yet, someone can sexually harass you when they are not in the same room or even the same state as you. What is sexting? Sexting takes place electronically via cellphones or...
Don’t assume that sexual assault usually happens with a stranger who does not know you or care about you. This is often the profile for more minor crimes like muggings or theft, for instance, but the truth is that the victims of sexual assault crimes often know their...
If you suffered sexual harassment at work, your employer might try to say they could not have done anything about it because they did not know it was happening. However, employers are obliged to take proactive measures to try to prevent it from happening. What should...
Until 1975, every state’s rape laws made exceptions for husbands. By 1993, however, the last two states — Oklahoma and North Carolina — repealed this exception and replaced it with statutes outlawing spousal rape. Unfortunately, many of those laws are nuanced, and...
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