Sentences with phrase «for sexual harassment»

He also declined to comment on whether he was involved in a legal settlement for a sexual harassment claim by a former employee in 2012.

We will discuss how to screen for sexual harassment in housing, how to make appropriate referrals of such incidents to the federal government, and what may happen once referrals are made.

She strongly defended the state's response, saying the investigation has never been swept under the rug and the governor's office has no tolerance for sexual harassment.

The rulings held that school districts may be held liable for the sexual harassment of students by school employees or by other students.

There are multiple proposals from Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would end taxpayer - funded settlements for sexual harassment cases.

The bill would also lower the standard for a sexual harassment case so that a single incident is severe enough to sue for damages.

It also prohibits secret harassment settlements involving state officials, and directs state labor officials to create a new standard for sexual harassment policies for private companies.

A federal appellate court has determined that a real estate brokerage can be liable for the sexual harassment of a salesperson that the brokerage had treated like an independent contractor.

It argued that access to the human rights process for sexual harassment victims is essential to the right of women to equal treatment in employment and to be free from sexual harassment.

>> This 6 - year - old was suspended from school for sexual harassment.

They argued that researchers should stop all collaboration, including joint publication, with colleagues who are under investigation for sexual harassment or discrimination.

A small but growing number of lawsuits around the country are seeking to hold school districts responsible for the sexual harassment of students by their classmates.

They also could be the basis for a sexual harassment claim: Too much loving could create an uncomfortable working environment.

Many people assume that there isn't much legal remedy available for sexual harassment claims.

You are not failing to be a witness at work when you report your co-worker for sexual harassment.

Advocates for sexual harassment and misconduct victims have noted false accusations are extremely rare.

There was broad support for the sexual harassment policy, which will apply to all government officials and also provides new standards for the private sector.

This is scary for a number of reasons — including the implications for sexual harassment and assault.

Recent high profile scandals remind us that managers, supervisors, and employees alike must receive proper training for sexual harassment prevention.

If this manga is going to be character driven, the characters need to do something other than almost get caught for sexual harassment every three pages.

Well in the near future babies will file for sexual harassment because parents didn't get a permission before changing their diapers.

This list of scenarios may seem overwhelming to employers trying to do the best for their team, but not all law firms are breeding grounds for sexual harassment.

There is never an excuse for sexual harassment in the workplace.

If you are seeking experienced legal representation for a sexual harassment claim, please contact us.

Our lawyers are experienced in representing college students in campus disciplinary actions, including defending Title IX proceedings for sexual harassment or misconduct.

The role of our workplace sexual harassment officer was largely advisory and preventative but even in 1992 one could be punished to the point of losing one's job for sexual harassment.

There is absolutely no place in our schools for sexual harassment or violence towards either pupils or staff.

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A priest in California is being sued for sexual harassment after allegedly sending intimate pictures... More

In addition to a new prohibition on secret settlements, the bill would create a uniform definition of sexual harassment based on federal regulations, block mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment complaints and standardized the process of reporting for all branches of state government.

NEW YORK — Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who was accused of groping young female staff members, will not be criminally charged for sexual harassment.

It also includes a measure prohibiting mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment claims in employment contracts, which state Sen. Liz Krueger (D - Manhattan) questioned during debate on the bill on Friday.

Beyond the political implications of Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez's censure for sexual harassment allegations, Brownstoner says the politician's problems could have implications for real...

The company has come under fire for sexual harassment claims, the aggressive business tactics of CEO Travis Kalanick, and Uber's harsh internal culture.

Ultimately, Ms. Doyle brought a claim against Zochem for wages in lieu of notice of termination; damages for sexual harassment under the Human Rights Code (Ontario); and moral damages for Zochem's treatment of her — which included the alleged failure to properly investigate her sexual harassment claim.

She was one of seven female former staffers who sued Gabryszak for sexual harassment.

Beyond the political implications of Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez's censure for sexual harassment allegations, Brownstoner says the politician's problems could have implications for real estate development and land use in the borough he represents.

Outgoing Republican Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin was disciplined for sexual harassment on Wednesday, after an investigation by the chamber's ethics committee found he had asked a female staff member for naked pictures — a claim he vehemently denied.

Aronow acknowledges his 2012 campaign payments will dominate the Maziarz trial, and that they would not have occurred if not for the sexual harassment suit.

She said her proposal to allow independent contractors, in industries ranging from hair styling to real estate, to sue their employers for sexual harassment could ensure protections for up to 40 percent of New Yorkers, the percentage she said work on a freelance or contract basis.

An upstate assemblyman was disciplined for sexual harassment on Wednesday, after an investigation by the Assembly's ethics committee found he had asked a female Assembly staff member for naked pictures.

Sunday night's black - clad demonstration was promoted by the recently formed Time's Up: an initiative of hundreds of women in the entertainment industry — including Streep, Williams, Dern and Winfrey — who have banded together to advocate for gender parity in executive ranks and legal defense aid for sexual harassment victims.

Assemblyman Steven T. McLaughlin was disciplined for sexual harassment after an ethics committee determined he had asked an Assembly aide for nude photos.

Included in the state budget were a host of sweeping reforms, such as establishing a statutory definition of sexual harassment, prohibiting mandatory arbitration agreements for sexual harassment complaints and banning nondisclosure agreements within sexual harassment settlements except under limited circumstances.

In Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District (1998) and Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education (1999), the Supreme Court adopted a narrow reading of schools» responsibility for sexual harassment by employees and other students.

Paula Jones sued Bill Clinton for sexual harassment for exposing himself to her and fondling himself in her presence.

A class action suit for sexual harassment has been filed against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police...

«These men will decide whether taxpayers must continue to pay for sexual harassment settlements, whether confidential settlements are banned, and what a new sexual harassment policy will look like.

Lerner says the complaint will ask JCOPE to find out whether there is a pattern of disregarding established protocol for sexual harassment cases, and whether there have been other, similar secret payoffs.

Gabryszak's road to punishment was shorter than the disciplinary path of former Assemblyman Micah Kellner, who was sanctioned for sexual harassment first in December 2013 as a result of allegations that stretched back to 2009.