n November 16, Congress passed important legislation attempting to make non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that often work to silence survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace a thing of the past. The “Speak Out Act” was championed by many employee rights attorneys and
If you’ve experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, you may feel very alone. You may not know what to do or who to turn to for support. You may also struggle with feelings of shame and despair. Sometimes the family or friends you talk to
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and is a time to reflect on the causes, risk factors, and effects of sexual assault, as well as to focus on what we can do to help prevent sexual assaults from occurring in our communities. This year, there
Topgolf has a serious problem on its hands after the publication of a profoundly concerning report appropriately titled the “StopGolf Report.” The report included surveys and responses from 72 current and former employees in 2021. Summaries of key court documents were also included from over
Sexual harassment claims have historically been reviewed under the federal “severe and pervasive” standard. This very high benchmark has led to poor outcomes for plaintiffs seeking recourse in the court system. The standard used by the United States Supreme Court was that sexual harassment would be illegal only
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