The impact of the #MeToo movement, born of sexual assault charges against men like Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein, is still being felt in workplaces across Connecticut and the nation.... read more →
Since the fall of 2017, much has been written about the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. And a rise in awareness of the problem has clearly led to... read more →
Each year we track and then report on actions taken by the Connecticut legislature that effect employers in the state. Governor Malloy opened the Connecticut General Assembly in February by... read more →
Last week, the Connecticut State Senate passed its own version of the “Time’s Up” sexual harassment bill the State House had approved in April. The Senate then sent the legislation... read more →
As state and federal legislators continue to wrestle with the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have introduced new legislation for... read more →
Debates over state statutes governing labor and employment matters are routine for the Connecticut legislature. One area sure to get attention in 2018 is sexual harassment in the workplace. Senate... read more →
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from all U.S. states (including Connecticut) and territories this week urged Congress to legislate an end to the practice of secret, forced arbitration in... read more →
Last week’s column defined sexual harassment. This week, we take a look at the legal ramifications for employers of allowing sexual harassment in the workplace. Let’s look first at the... read more →
Problems of sexual harassment in Hollywood are leading to growing scrutiny of the problem nationwide. Connecticut employers need to understand what constitutes sexual harassment and how the law applies to... read more →