On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
You have a right to feel comfortable in your New York place of employment. If someone sexually harasses you, you should also be able to feel comfortable speaking out about it without having to fear retaliation. Research shows, however, that the majority of workplace...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Aug 22, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
New York hockey fans might be interested to learn that the Los Angeles Kings have suspended the actor who portrayed team mascot Bailey the lion after he was sued for sexual harassment by a former subordinate. The actor also works as the team’s senior manager of...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jul 2, 2020 | blog, Sexual Harassment
A number of women in the gaming industry took to their social media accounts in June to chronicle sexual abuse suffered at the hands of peers and colleagues in the industry. In many cases, an account of abuse from one woman resulted in the sharing of a similar...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jun 28, 2020 | blog, Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment can happen in any type of job in New York State. Even those who are not regular employees but are freelancers or contractors can be victimized. Many might think that only fulltime employees can lodge a claim after being sexually harassed, but anyone...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jun 9, 2020 | blog, Employment Law for Employees, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination
Despite the strides of the #MeToo Movement, many women in New York still endure sexual harassment at work. In various jobs, preying on women becomes a part of the workplace culture. For example, nearly three-quarters of the female workers at McDonald’s have...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Although there is greater attention paid to sexual harassment, it continues to be an issue in workplaces in New York and across the nation. This can occur in any kind of job, but certain types of workers are particularly vulnerable. A recent lawsuit filed by two women...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | May 27, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
McDonald’s employees in New York may have a better working environment if a complaint filed by a coalition of international labor unions is successful in getting the company to change what is alleged to be a systemic problem of sexual harassment and assault....
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Apr 21, 2020 | blog, Employment Law for Employees, Sexual Harassment
Given the current climate across the nation, New York workers who have been impacted by employment law violations like sexual harassment may feel as if their concerns are taken more seriously. In general, that may be true. However, there are still incidents in which...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Oct 1, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Companies in New York are required under certain laws to not discriminate against employees and to handle certain complaints very seriously. Those who oversee these situations often find themselves at a loss when the first situation appears. The Chamber of Commerce of...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jul 20, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
For workers in New York State who have filed a complaint about sexual harassment, it is unfortunate that the abusive behaviors that the person faced might continue in a different form. Unlawful retaliation can also happen and it too can be the basis for a legal...
