Category: Sexual Assault
Put on Administration Leave? Now what?
The first thing to do is to remain calm. While on leave, you should continue to receive pay and benefits. Take the time to understand your rights and obligations while on leave. What is Administrative Leave? Employers sometimes place an employee on administrative leave if there is a pending investigation into their conduct or into …
Understanding Your Legal Rights After Experiencing Sexual Harassment or Assault in the Workplace
Not long ago, it seemed there was constant news coverage of the #MeToo movement. This period led to open dialogues and more awareness of sexual harassment and assault, including in the workplace. However, it was unclear how behavior may change in the workplace and whether employers would see improvements. Now, there’s data that shows these …
How to Deal With Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
During my career as an employment law attorney, I have had the unique privilege of representing many employees who have been sexually assaulted during the course of their employment by a co-worker or supervisor. It makes my heart heavy to know there are so many people out there who have gone through such an experience.