Category Archives: Harassment
What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can cover a wide-array of work-environment conduct which is not only offensive but potentially encompasses criminal behavior. Short of that, one can still be held liable civilly or face consequences such as being fired or suspended for certain behavior. Even if the conduct itself is not necessarily sexual in… Read More »
What is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of authority demands sexual favors in exchange for benefits such as promotions, raises, or continued employment. This type of harassment creates a hostile work environment and typically violates workplace policies and laws. In almost all states, such conduct does not only violate… Read More »
Stalking, Harassment, and Orders of Protection in New York
New York law accounts for various forms of stalking and harassment. Indeed, this criminal conduct falls within a precarious grey area whereby law enforcement and prosecutors take a cautious stance and do arrest individuals who commit these crimes – however, many times such charges are only leveled as misdemeanors unless there is evidence of… Read More »