This week Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul who was accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment, assault, and/or rape, was convicted of...
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Behind Closed Doors
One of the issues all managers struggle with is whether to close the door when meeting with an employee one-on-one. This is particularly true in the...
Harvey Weinstein – A Time for Action
The repercussions of Harvey Weinstein’s behavior have led to a watershed moment in the world of harassment and discrimination. With individuals...
Workplace Bullying
Typically, when people hear the term “bullying,” they correlate the word with middle school and high school students. However, bullying often occurs...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints
Investigating complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace needs to be done promptly and sensitively. As discussed in this month’s Newsletter...
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Culture
Although most employers have sexual harassment policies, incidents of sexual harassment are an overwhelming issue in the American workplace. Last...
Education Law: Overview of Popular Topics
Education and its related laws can be rather complex. Although there are many facets to education law, in this article we will cover just a few of...
What is Workplace Bullying?
Workplace bullying often involves the abuse of power. The 2007 Zogby International survey concluded that 72% of workplace bullies are “bosses"”...
Conducting a Harassment Investigation
In 2003, the New Hampshire Supreme Court decided a case in which a female employee of the MPB Corporation sued for sexual harassment and retaliation...