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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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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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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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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 …
[Read more...] about Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: Who Is Covered?
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 …
[Read more...] about Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: Generally
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 …
[Read more...] about How Sexual Assault Awareness Month Began
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 …
[Read more...] about Crafting Inclusive Dress Codes for New York Law Firms
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 …
[Read more...] about How to Combat Gender Discrimination at Work
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 …
[Read more...] about How Men Can Still Mentor Women in the Workplace
I first learned that I was protected from workplace sexual harassment when I went to work at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1988. By then, I had worked at the State Fair, as a babysitter, in three …
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