A recent Supreme Court decision has made it clear that DEI is not dead, and employers must still assess job transfers for fairness. See Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al, 601 US ___ …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Choice One: Forgive Yourself–Including for Your Thoughts
Many of us find it easier to forgive others than ourselves. This comes up frequently when I teach certain continuing education courses, such as Setting Clear Goals and Performance Expectations for …
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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: FAQs for Employers
In this series of posts, we are breaking down the elements of New York State (NYS)'s Model Sexual Harassment Policy. For some of you, the mandatory training, policy, and postings might seem like more …
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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: FAQs from Employees
Navigating sexual harassment policies can sometimes feel like wading through a sea of bureaucracy, especially when you need them most. If you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, first know …
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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: Who Is Covered?
In New York (NY), all employers must have a sexual harassment prevention policy that meets specific criteria. In this series of posts, we are breaking down the elements of the State's Model Sexual …
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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: Generally
In New York (NY), sexual harassment is against federal, state, and local law. It is a form of sex discrimination that hinders individuals' abilities to find and maintain gainful employment, which is …
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How Sexual Assault Awareness Month Began
Despite significant social changes brought by The Civil Rights Era of the 1950s and 1960s, discussions about sexual assault and domestic violence remained limited until the 1970s. Survivors were often …
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Crafting Inclusive Dress Codes for New York Law Firms
Despite New York's diversity, many businesses still lack inclusive employee policies. Law firms are no different. A profession that was long reserved for people from elite classes, law firm handbooks …
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How to Combat Gender Discrimination at Work
Employers often ask me about combatting gender discrimination and sexual harassment in their workplaces. Drawing from my experience as an employment attorney and mediator, as well as a plaintiff in a …
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How Men Can Still Mentor Women in the Workplace
At the height of the #MeToo movement, our founder, Nance L. Schick, was asked by Yahoo! Finance's Cameron Huddleston how men can be great mentors to women. Years later, we are still navigating complex …
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